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KY08 CRF

2008 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

151,493 mi
Last recorded151,493 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 CRF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 151,493 miles

chip + scratches to screen

n/s/f door plastic loose

o/s/f seatbelt fraying

o/s/f seatbelt fraying

oil leak from engine

Fail 24 Feb 2021 151,493 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s/r split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

chip + scratches to screen

n/s/f door plastic loose

o/s/f seatbelt fraying

o/s/f seatbelt fraying

oil leak from engine

Pass 21 Feb 2020 148,781 miles

N/S/F tyre perishing

oil leak from engine

Fail 21 Feb 2020 148,781 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

N/S/F tyre perishing

oil leak from engine

Pass 21 Feb 2019 140,783 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

windscreen damaged zone `a`

Pass 21 Feb 2018 133,412 miles

Oil leak ()

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2017 123,930 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 112,526 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 112,526 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/6515 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 100,354 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Feb 2015 100,354 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2014 87,486 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 87,486 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 77,797 miles

both front tyres worn close to limit and bald on edges

Fail 23 Jan 2013 77,797 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

both front tyres worn close to limit and bald on edges

Pass 10 Jan 2012 60,965 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 47,890 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 47,890 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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KY08 CRF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KY08 CRF, 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 KY08 CRF registered?

KY08 CRF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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