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KY58 VRL

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

172,835 mi
Last recorded172,835 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY58 VRL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 172,835 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 172,833 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2016 172,828 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 172,745 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 172,728 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 172,721 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 172,721 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 172,024 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 161,975 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 161,965 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 151,337 miles

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

both front tyres perished

front wipers starting to smear

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 31 Jan 2013 134,399 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 114,872 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 9 Jan 2012 96,502 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 96,502 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 80,614 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 11 Jan 2011 68,664 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 50,300 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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KY58 VRL is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 KY58 VRL, 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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KY58 VRL is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 September 2008.

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