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KV58 XUM

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,020 mi
Last recorded137,020 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV58 XUM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2024 137,020 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 136,962 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

handbrake to be adjusted

Pass 8 Feb 2023 119,122 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2023 119,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 114,314 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 114,314 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 109,593 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective split ()

Fail 21 Jan 2021 109,593 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective split ()

Pass 23 Jan 2020 106,846 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 102,126 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2019 102,126 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 98,199 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 98,199 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 85,818 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

Pass 26 Feb 2016 69,367 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 54,947 miles

Both rear tyres perished and cracked

Fail 6 Mar 2015 54,947 miles

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

Both rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 21 Mar 2014 45,238 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 40,708 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 Apr 2012 35,093 miles

back box corroding

Pass 18 Oct 2011 31,468 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 XUM is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XUM, 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 XUM registered?

KV58 XUM is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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