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KW08 DWD

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

99,329 mi
Last recorded99,329 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2022 99,329 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 97,337 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer sill damaged

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 94,497 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2020 94,497 miles

Boot lid damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 90,211 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2019 90,210 miles

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

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

offside and nearside rear parking brake efforts low

Pass 14 Jun 2018 83,715 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Torsion bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 83,715 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop-link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Torsion bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 76,871 miles

Oil leak Minor ()

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Wiper poor

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Wiper poor

Fail 13 Jun 2017 76,871 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Wiper poor

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak Minor ()

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

Rear Wiper poor

Pass 14 Jun 2016 71,861 miles

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

under tray fitted

Fail 14 Jun 2016 71,861 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)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

under tray fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2015 66,740 miles

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

offside front tyre has slight sidewall damage and is worn on the inner edge

Pass 12 Jun 2014 61,723 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Fail 12 Jun 2014 61,723 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Pass 13 Jun 2013 56,789 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2012 48,108 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre side wall starting to perish

offside rear tyre side wall starting to perish

Fail 7 Jun 2012 48,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear tyre side wall starting to perish

offside rear tyre side wall starting to perish

Pass 7 Jun 2011 39,405 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 DWD is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 DWD, 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 DWD registered?

KW08 DWD is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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