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KV58 WVW

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

193,213 mi
Last recorded193,213 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2022 193,213 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 183,901 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed handle needs to be pushed in gently with hand to secure. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 183,901 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed handle needs to be pushed in gently with hand to secure. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 175,862 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 175,496 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 166,927 miles

advise offside front tyre outer edge starting to get worn

Pass 13 Sep 2018 155,466 miles

advise both front lower sills starting to weaken due to corrosion

advise top engine covers fitted

advise unable to check wheel studs due to covers fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2018 155,466 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox due to corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

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

advise both front lower sills starting to weaken due to corrosion

advise top engine covers fitted

advise unable to check wheel studs due to covers fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2017 144,821 miles

Body has slight corrosion nearside sill small hole (6.1.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test rear wiper split ()

Spare tyre defective perishing ()

nearside front tyre outer edge worn

nearside front tyre perishing

wheel covers fitted at time of test

Fail 18 Sep 2017 144,818 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion nearside sill small hole (6.1.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test rear wiper split ()

Spare tyre defective perishing ()

nearside front tyre outer edge worn

nearside front tyre perishing

wheel covers fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Sep 2016 71,481 miles

Engine Cover Fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2015 61,959 miles

Engine Cover Fitted

Rear Wiper Split

Undertray Fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2015 61,959 miles

Engine Cover Fitted

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Wiper Split

Undertray Fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2014 50,869 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise n/s front tyre outer edge worn

advise n/s front tyre small deep cut between tread

advise o/s front fog lamp insecure

advise o/s front tyre outer edge starting to get worn

advise unable to check wheel studs due to covers fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2013 41,123 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Sep 2013 41,122 miles

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

Advise n/s/f tyre cracking

Advise rear wiper split

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2012 30,431 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise n/s front tyre starting to crack

advise o/s front tyre starting to crack

Fail 11 Sep 2012 30,429 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise n/s front tyre starting to crack

advise o/s front tyre starting to crack

Pass 30 Aug 2011 20,896 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 WVW is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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