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KV58 XTY

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,832 mi
Last recorded164,832 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 164,832 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 164,827 miles

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

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

brake pedal has significant travel in it when brake applied

Pass 13 Jun 2025 156,310 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2025 156,310 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 139,724 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 134,755 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inside and out side edge also cracked

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 Jul 2021 128,986 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2021 128,986 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer/back box outer skin corroded away allowing gases to pass through (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 121,999 miles

both outer sills corroded but not holed

Pass 10 Aug 2019 116,440 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2019 116,440 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 111,774 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing inside

Pass 25 Aug 2017 105,038 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 105,038 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 95,234 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 83,182 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 69,896 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2013 53,943 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres slightly cracked in tread

Pass 5 Sep 2012 46,289 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 35,692 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 XTY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XTY, 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 XTY registered?

KV58 XTY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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