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KW08 DWY

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

116,706 mi
Last recorded116,706 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 116,706 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 113,642 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2023 111,790 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 99,560 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 99,560 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft badly damaged (6.1.7 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 89,057 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill soft

Offside Front Outer sill soft

Pass 24 Oct 2019 86,630 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front outer body cills corroded underneath paint work

Pass 4 Jun 2018 79,765 miles

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 4 Jun 2018 79,765 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 10 Jun 2017 72,128 miles

Nearside Rear tyre started to crack with age

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge 3-4000 miles left 185/65r15 88h

slight play in n/s/f link rod

Pass 8 Jun 2016 64,358 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 52,607 miles

185/65r15 88h

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 27 May 2015 52,607 miles

185/65r15 88h

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 11 Jun 2014 41,257 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box has a mounting corroded through, system still adequately supported

Fail 9 Jun 2014 41,238 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box has a mounting corroded through, system still adequately supported

Pass 4 Jun 2013 35,450 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 29,458 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 23,144 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 DWY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DWY, 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 DWY registered?

KW08 DWY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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