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KW08 DVM

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

126,061 mi
Last recorded126,061 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 126,061 miles

Both Sills have Hard Corrosion, not excessive

NSF Tyre Low near limit

Pass 27 Jul 2018 117,917 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

both outer sills badly corroded but not holed

Pass 28 Jul 2017 108,527 miles

oil leak at power steering rack area ,

Fail 28 Jul 2017 108,527 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 98,561 miles

both rear indicator bulbs turning white

emissions high

Pass 24 Jul 2015 88,320 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2015 88,320 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2014 77,461 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 17 Jun 2013 65,590 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 65,589 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 53,413 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 53,413 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 40,347 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Jun 2011 40,347 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 DVM is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DVM, 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 DVM registered?

KW08 DVM is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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