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KY58 VRW

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,709 mi
Last recorded151,709 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY58 VRW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 151,709 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 151,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 135,509 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under side corroded at rear

Pass 8 Oct 2018 110,234 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 110,233 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 82,686 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft oil seal leaking

Rear axle slight corrosion

Rear wiper torn

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both rear (2.7.2a)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 82,682 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing a white light (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Drive shaft oil seal leaking

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

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

Rear axle slight corrosion

Rear wiper torn

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both rear (2.7.2a)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Wheel arch splash gard insecure that it is hitting the spring and locking in between the coil

Pass 4 Oct 2016 57,501 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 57,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

spare tyre wall badly cracked

Pass 6 Oct 2015 52,699 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 48,083 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 43,900 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 37,368 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 31,767 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 VRW is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KY58 VRW, 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 KY58 VRW registered?

KY58 VRW is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 September 2008.

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