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KW08 UYC

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,836 mi
Last recorded114,836 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 114,836 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185-65-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

slight engine oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2017 98,812 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread inner shoulder

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear exhaust mount fractured

oil level on min.

Fail 23 Nov 2017 98,808 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread inner shoulder

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear exhaust mount fractured

oil level on min.

Pass 30 Nov 2016 85,795 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front tyre worn low on edges

Oil leak

Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust not insecure

Undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Nov 2016 85,794 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front tyre worn low on edges

Oil leak

Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust not insecure

Undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2015 76,572 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 66,458 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still adequately supported

Fail 26 Jun 2014 66,448 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still adequately supported

Pass 3 Jun 2013 56,069 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust mounting bracket corroding

Fail 3 Jun 2013 560,066 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear exhaust mounting bracket corroding

Pass 2 Jul 2012 46,378 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 35,851 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 UYC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UYC, 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 UYC registered?

KW08 UYC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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The MOT history for KW08 UYC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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