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KW08 DVO

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

119,790 mi
Last recorded119,790 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2025 119,790 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill corroded behind underseal (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill corroded behind underseal (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill corroded behind underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT AND WORN HEAVY ON EDGES STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Starting to corrode behind underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE VERY OLD DATED 2008 STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN HEAVY ON EDGES AND PERISHED STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2024

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Door sill front & rear of (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Door sill front & rear of (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 90,578 miles

Offside Sill panel corroded and weakened front and rear

Fail 17 Jan 2023 90,573 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 77,398 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 75,396 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 71,797 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 66,809 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 60,625 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 55,340 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 55,335 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 49,113 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 43,003 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 36,789 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 32,007 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 26,962 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 DVO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DVO, 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 DVO registered?

KW08 DVO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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