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KV58 WVU

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

149,626 mi
Last recorded149,626 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV58 WVU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 149,626 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 149,622 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 144,892 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 144,890 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Low effort at wheel (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle At 61% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 138,668 miles

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

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

Offside front sill beginning to corrode

Oil leak

Slight play in steering rack inner joint , offside

Fail 12 Oct 2020 138,654 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill near seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside front sill beginning to corrode

Oil leak

Slight play in steering rack inner joint , offside

Pass 7 Oct 2019 132,103 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 124,663 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2018 124,662 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 114,021 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 16 Oct 2017 114,017 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' sat nav mounting (8.3.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 17 Oct 2016 100,210 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 17 Oct 2016 100,195 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine area ()

Pass 12 Oct 2015 88,090 miles

all seats not fitted time of test

Fail 12 Oct 2015 88,097 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all seats not fitted time of test

oil leak engine area

Pass 13 Oct 2014 72,899 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 72,899 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 55,480 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2012 43,779 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 43,779 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2011 32,790 miles

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 WVU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WVU, 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 KV58 WVU registered?

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

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