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KY08 ZPW

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

100,783 mi
Last recorded100,783 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 ZPW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 100,783 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Feb 2017 100,781 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Feb 2016 87,699 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 87,699 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 75,526 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Feb 2015 75,526 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2014 63,660 miles

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)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 54,058 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 43,028 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 43,028 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 33,543 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 ZPW is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KY08 ZPW, 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 ZPW registered?

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

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