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KW08 UYK

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

160,814 mi
Last recorded160,814 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2021 160,814 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [at both sides] (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 160,814 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [at both sides] (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 142,435 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 142,431 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases [silencer holed] (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 124,345 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 107,429 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 105,764 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 101,779 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 8 Jun 2015 92,619 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 81,497 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 81,497 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 66,704 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 66,704 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 51,827 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 39,012 miles

Front Brake Discs Lipped

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)

Rear Exhaust Box Mounting Strap Corroded & Weakened

Fail 14 Jun 2011 39,012 miles

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

Front Brake Discs Lipped

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)

Rear Exhaust Box Mounting Strap Corroded & Weakened

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 UYK is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UYK, 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 UYK registered?

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

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