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KY08 ZHF

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

120,130 mi
Last recorded120,130 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 ZHF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2021 120,130 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper strut mount noisy on rotation

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2021 120,130 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper strut mount noisy on rotation

Offside Rear tyre wearing low outer edges

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing very low on outer edge

Pass 8 Sep 2020 110,821 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 106,818 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2019 106,818 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 97,404 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 97,332 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 95,336 miles

front bumper damaged

Pass 6 Jan 2015 83,908 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 71,535 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 58,314 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 41,576 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 36,556 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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KY08 ZHF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZHF, 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 ZHF registered?

KY08 ZHF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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