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KY58 VTL

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

101,144 mi
Last recorded101,144 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY58 VTL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 101,144 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2018 101,136 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15/88h (5.2.3 (e))

Turbo heat shields broken and damaging oil cooler

rear wiper split

Pass 21 Sep 2017 89,379 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 78,423 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 78,423 miles

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 66,578 miles

advise clutch pedal rubber split/worn

advise engine cover and undertray

Pass 24 Sep 2014 55,736 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 55,736 miles

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

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

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

front tyres worn uneven recommend wheel alignment check/adjust

o/s rear tyre deteriorated and tread cracked

Pass 27 Sep 2013 47,958 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 47,958 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 40,009 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear wiper split

recomend tracking

turbo heat sheild lose/broken

Fail 28 Aug 2012 40,009 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear wiper split

recomend tracking

turbo heat sheild lose/broken

Pass 30 Aug 2011 33,623 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs worn low

wheel alignment

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 VTL is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VTL, 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 VTL registered?

KY58 VTL is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 September 2008.

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