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KW08 VBE

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,452 mi
Last recorded112,452 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2022 112,452 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both outer sills in poor condition (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2022 112,445 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both outer sills in poor condition (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 104,252 miles

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front suspension noisy

Pass 20 Aug 2020 99,457 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 93,597 miles

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

Rear exhaust bracket larger diameter but holding

Fail 7 Aug 2019 93,518 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 84,917 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 84,914 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Bottom arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn Bottom arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 78,316 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 78,316 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 73,229 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 11 Aug 2016 73,229 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Aug 2015 68,925 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

spare wheel missing

Pass 6 Aug 2014 64,007 miles

brakes squealing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

osr tyre showing signs of perishing

Pass 15 Aug 2013 52,282 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 9 Aug 2012 39,351 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 1 Aug 2011 29,155 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 VBE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VBE, 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 VBE registered?

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

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