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KW08 DXR

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

180,803 mi
Last recorded180,803 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 180,803 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2016 165,829 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 22 Sep 2016 165,829 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 160,083 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 160,083 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 154,716 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 154,716 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 149,275 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 149,275 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 141,922 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 141,922 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 131,352 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 111,136 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 89,945 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 66,238 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 64,496 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 42,301 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 22,079 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 DXR is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey 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 DXR, 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 DXR registered?

KW08 DXR is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 June 2008.

Is KW08 DXR safe to buy?

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