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KW08 DVU

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

171,105 mi
Last recorded171,105 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 171,105 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

engine multi 'v' belt deteriorated

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on outer edges

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust back box corroded

rear exhaust back box hanger broken

Fail 4 Dec 2017 171,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

engine multi 'v' belt deteriorated

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on outer edges

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust back box corroded

rear exhaust back box hanger broken

Pass 12 Nov 2016 168,701 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

rear exhaust back box corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2016 168,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2015 165,255 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 165,254 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 54,483 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 46,052 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 35,861 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2010 35,692 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 DVU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 DVU, 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 DVU registered?

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

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