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KW08 CLN

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

102,222 mi
Last recorded102,222 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 CLN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 102,222 miles

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))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 102,222 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021
Fail 17 Dec 2021

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn BOTH FRONT DROPLINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps BOTH REG BULBS (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working BOTH FRONT WIPERS (3.4 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 91,895 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 84,060 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 84,060 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2018 82,033 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 76,749 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 70,721 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 70,721 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 65,568 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 65,568 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 57,584 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 50,903 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 50,903 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Jun 2012 43,178 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 34,722 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 34,722 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s rear tyre sidewall cracked

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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KW08 CLN 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 63.2%.

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 KW08 CLN, 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 KW08 CLN registered?

KW08 CLN is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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