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KV08 TOA

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,895 mi
Last recorded104,895 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 TOA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 104,895 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 104,733 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill front large area severly corroded Very Weak (seat mounting area) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources right hand (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 98,944 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 98,872 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (large area ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (large area ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 92,732 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill.. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill.. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

UNABLE to test any passengers seats or belts as fully loaded (like a van.)

Fail 19 Jan 2022 92,479 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure metal support broken welds.... (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost bush.... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt large clip is broken...insecure on joint.... (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill.. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill.. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

UNABLE to test any passengers seats or belts as fully loaded (like a van.)

Pass 17 Feb 2021 86,572 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill...... (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 86,478 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill SEVERE corrosion / holed ...large area... (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split.... (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges worn..ON LIMIT...... (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15..outer tread very worn....ON LIMIT..... (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill...... (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 79,440 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 71,084 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 67,877 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 2 May 2017 61,675 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 61,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 May 2016 55,887 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 50,484 miles

some wear in front brake discs

Fail 15 May 2015 50,484 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

some wear in front brake discs

Pass 19 May 2014 45,307 miles

age related cracks in edges of tread of both rear tyres

corrosion started in rear suspension torsion and anti roll bars

rear silencer support strap corroded through (exhaust still supported)

some wear in front brake pads and discs

Pass 13 May 2013 40,507 miles

both sides front suspension arm bushes starting to unbond

Pass 3 May 2012 35,737 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 28,473 miles

rear wiper blade split

very slight play in both sides front anti roll bar links

How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?

Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
7,021
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
355,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 242,573
Registration plate lamp not working 140,363
Stop lamp not working 132,977
position lamp(s) not working 129,143
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 102,720
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KV08 TOA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2008 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 70,413 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Xsara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 242,573 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KV08 TOA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xsara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KV08 TOA registered?

KV08 TOA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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