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KY58 VSK

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,292 mi
Last recorded94,292 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 94,292 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside windscreen washer jet needs adjustment

lower steering universal joint deteriorating

Fail 30 May 2019 94,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear 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))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside windscreen washer jet needs adjustment

Pass 5 Jun 2018 90,048 miles

cat/turbo heat shield loose

Fail 25 May 2018 89,992 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate insecure loose (0.1 (a))

cat/turbo heat shield loose

Pass 7 Jun 2017 76,871 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 65,488 miles

Front both tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear tyre cracked in tread

Offside Front slight brake bind

Fail 14 Jun 2016 65,487 miles

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Front both tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear tyre cracked in tread

Offside Front slight brake bind

Pass 25 Jun 2015 53,254 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 53,253 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 40,823 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 27,790 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 19,997 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 18,836 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 VSK is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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