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KW08 VAE

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,965 mi
Last recorded130,965 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2022 130,965 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear light just secure

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2022 130,703 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn nut not tightened (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear light just secure

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2021 118,885 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 114,181 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 114,072 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside + offside (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside + offside outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 106,112 miles

Nearside + offfside front outer sills corroding badly just outside prescribed areas.

Nearside + offside beamset patterns becoming poor close to acceptable limits.

Fail 28 Oct 2019 106,111 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside + offfside front outer sills corroding badly just outside prescribed areas.

Nearside + offside beamset patterns becoming poor close to acceptable limits.

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 97,823 miles

Nearside + offside outer sill

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 89,815 miles

Nearside + offside front outer sills corroding.

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

Fail 25 Oct 2017 89,815 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside + offside front outer sills corroding.

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 82,295 miles

Offside outer sill corroding.

Fail 1 Nov 2016 82,294 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside outer sill corroding.

Pass 14 Sep 2015 73,777 miles

Nearside +offside front outer sill corroding.

Pass 15 Sep 2014 66,109 miles

n/s/f inner brake pad starting to wear thin.

Pass 11 Sep 2013 57,828 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 50,597 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 50,595 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 39,937 miles

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

n/s/r tyre starting to crack+perish.

nail in o/s/r tyre.

rear exhaust support bracket corroding.

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
Full Citroen Xsara reliability report

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KW08 VAE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 VAE, 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 VAE registered?

KW08 VAE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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