MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,757 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads friction material less than backing plate (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective Rear mounting broken but repair effective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads friction material less than backing plate (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective Rear mounting broken but repair effective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm worn on inner edge almost to cords (5.2.3 (e))
Brake fluid reservoir loose - re-attached
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Coolant low
Engine cover fitted obscuring tester's view
Exhaust mounting defective Rear most silencer strap broken but system still adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive Also engine oil 1/4 full (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake fluid reservoir loose - re-attached
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Coolant low
Engine cover fitted obscuring tester's view
Exhaust mounting defective Rear most silencer strap broken but system still adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive Also engine oil 1/4 full (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both washers (3.5 (a))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads friction material less than backing plate (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Corrosion to rear shocks
Exhaust mounting defective Rear most silencer strap detatched (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and perished (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak Engine area ()
Rear silencer strap broken but system still adequately supported
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Driver's seat belt slightly frayed (5.2.2a)
engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring tester's view
rear wiper smearing
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak Engine area ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and perished (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear silencer strap broken but system still adequately supported
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Driver's seat belt slightly frayed (5.2.2a)
engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring tester's view
rear wiper smearing
Corrosion to rear axle
Corrosion to rear shocks
Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring tester's view
No spare wheel carried
OSR tyre on 4mm , NSR tyre on 5mm
Rear silencer hanger rusted through but system still adequately supported
Engine under tray insecure.
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Rear exhaust mounting bracket broken.(excessive corrosion)
Engine under tray insecure.
Rear exhaust mounting bracket broken.(excessive corrosion)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear exhaust silencer support bracket broken
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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KW08 DXT is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 DXT, 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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KW08 DXT is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 June 2008.
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