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KW08 DWZ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

91,754 mi
Last recorded91,754 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 91,754 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

both rear indicators slight interference with position lights

handbrake travel

n/s mirror damaged

vehicle corrosion

Pass 19 Aug 2021 85,430 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

handbrake travel

vehicle structure corrosion

Fail 18 Aug 2021 85,428 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

handbrake travel

vehicle structure corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2020 79,966 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot starting to perish

Offside Front Outer cv boot starting to perish

Rear exhaust mounting damaged

Fail 28 Aug 2020 79,864 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 71,241 miles

Both front outer sills corroded

Exhaust bracket broken

Fail 9 Sep 2019 71,004 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside front (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Both front outer sills corroded

Exhaust bracket broken

Pass 18 Sep 2018 64,560 miles

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))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 63,860 miles

n/s/f outer sill corroded

o/s/f outer sill corroded

rear exhaust strap broken but secure

Fail 24 Feb 2018 63,860 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

n/s/f outer sill corroded

o/s/f outer sill corroded

rear exhaust strap broken but secure

Pass 27 Feb 2017 58,371 miles

n/s/f outer sill corroded

o/s/f outer sill corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2017 58,371 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

n/s/f outer sill corroded

o/s/f outer sill corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2016 52,882 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 39,037 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 33,333 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 33,333 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 28,144 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 20,332 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 18,200 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 DWZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 DWZ, 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 DWZ registered?

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

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