MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,452 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both outer sills in poor condition (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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))
Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
front suspension noisy
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear exhaust bracket larger diameter but holding
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))
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))
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)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
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 ()
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
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
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
o/s/r tyre perished
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
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is KW08 VBE safe to buy?
The MOT history for KW08 VBE shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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