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KW57 FXV

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

120,211 mi
Last recorded120,211 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW57 FXV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 120,211 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 116,139 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 111,844 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Nearside & Offside rear bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Reciever case missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2023 111,844 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Nearside & Offside rear bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Reciever case missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 109,865 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 105,630 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 101,173 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2019 101,173 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 99,772 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 95,914 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 95,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 91,973 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 91,973 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 88,361 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 88,361 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 83,912 miles

NSF tyre worn on outer edges

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 77,847 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 71,817 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 71,817 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 63,870 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 48,793 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 48,793 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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KW57 FXV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KW57 FXV, 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 KW57 FXV registered?

KW57 FXV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 February 2008.

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