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KW08 DWE

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

86,689 mi
Last recorded86,689 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 86,689 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 76,349 miles

Exhaust hitting tow bar

Slight leak from injector

Fail 5 Jun 2023 76,349 miles

Exhaust hitting tow bar

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Slight leak from injector

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 May 2022 71,775 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 71,766 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2021 65,842 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 63,544 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 60,355 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 54,740 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 49,934 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 49,934 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 46,989 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 42,837 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 40,411 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 37,313 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 33,148 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 27,221 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 DWE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DWE, 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 DWE registered?

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

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