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KY08 ZPR

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,925 mi
Last recorded112,925 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 ZPR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 112,925 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 112,925 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 110,406 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 107,063 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 107,063 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 103,494 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 99,630 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 95,498 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 95,495 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and front sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both units x 2 (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and allied components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 91,834 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Mar 2019 87,833 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 83,437 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 83,428 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)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 80,001 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 73,334 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside inner rack joint has play

wipers smearing

Fail 2 Apr 2016 73,334 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside inner rack joint has play

wipers smearing

Pass 7 Apr 2015 62,599 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play O/S/F rackend

Pass 25 Mar 2014 56,511 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Mar 2014 56,511 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Apr 2013 51,324 miles

Engine noise/rattle

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2013 51,323 miles

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

Engine noise/rattle

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2012 43,799 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 43,799 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 35,965 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 ZPR is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZPR, 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 ZPR registered?

KY08 ZPR is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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