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KW08 DLK

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,330 mi
Last recorded60,330 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 DLK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 60,330 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear sill panel holed

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

various suspension components corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2026 60,329 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front outer insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lamps clouded (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre obviously under inflated both front and o/s/f worn edges (5.2.3 (l))

both rear outer sill panels holed

various suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2025 56,949 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 56,947 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 55,618 miles

Nearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

coolant bottle cap missing

Fail 14 Feb 2024 55,618 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

coolant bottle cap missing

Pass 21 Feb 2023 54,049 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 54,048 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sills holed and corroded around previous repair (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation 45% (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sills holed and corroded around previous repair (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 51,884 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 51,884 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outer edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 49,466 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 49,466 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 1856515 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 1856515 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2020 47,318 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1856515 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1856515 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1856515 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 47,313 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1856515 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1856515 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1856515 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 43,057 miles

sills corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2018 41,169 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Jan 2018 41,169 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2017 39,038 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 18 Jan 2017 39,031 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 18 Jan 2016 38,458 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 38,458 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 37,434 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 35,921 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 33,490 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 26,236 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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KW08 DLK is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DLK, 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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KW08 DLK is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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