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KV58 WVM

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

135,899 mi
Last recorded135,899 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV58 WVM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2024 135,899 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 130,342 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 125,089 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 125,089 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2021 119,317 miles

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose Wing and bumper slightly Damaged not likely to fall off (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 117,162 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 108,204 miles

Front Both Tyres worn on edges.

Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sills. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 108,199 miles

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

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

Front Both Tyres worn on edges.

Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sills. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 104,670 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ns outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 104,668 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting os outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ns outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 98,944 miles

Nearside Rear Outer BADLY SCRUBBED OFF AND LOW TYRE

Fail 3 Jul 2017 98,944 miles

Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDES (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Outer BADLY SCRUBBED OFF AND LOW TYRE

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jul 2016 92,732 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 85,332 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 78,021 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear silencer supported by non-standard mounting arrangement

Fail 27 Aug 2014 78,021 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear silencer supported by non-standard mounting arrangement

Pass 13 Sep 2013 68,353 miles

exhaust bracket broken

Fail 13 Sep 2013 68,353 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 13 Sep 2012 54,646 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 8 Sep 2011 41,553 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 41,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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KV58 WVM is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 KV58 WVM, 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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KV58 WVM is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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