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KW08 CLO

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,783 mi
Last recorded77,783 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 77,783 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 77,783 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective Injector 4 leaking (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 69,176 miles

Diesel injector seals leaking

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

Rear wiper rubber split

Fail 1 Dec 2017 69,176 miles

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

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

Diesel injector seals leaking

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

Rear wiper rubber split

Pass 18 Aug 2016 63,438 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 57,754 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 57,754 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 49,614 miles

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2013 39,614 miles

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

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

front brakes getting low.

rear exhaust section, hanger snapped.

Pass 15 Feb 2012 29,157 miles

front discs very worn, front pads low.

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 CLO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CLO, 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 CLO registered?

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

Is KW08 CLO safe to buy?

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