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KY58 VTP

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,823 mi
Last recorded161,823 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 161,823 miles

no warning lights on dash time of test

wheel trays fitted unable fully inspect

Pass 30 Nov 2018 147,628 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres wearing inner edges need changing soon

no warning lights on dash time of test

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 2 Jun 2018 130,323 miles

no lights on dash time of test

o/s/f front c v boot deterioating

wheel caps fitted alround

Pass 25 Nov 2017 116,530 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorating need changing

wheel trims fitted alround

Pass 5 Jun 2017 110,987 miles

under bonnet plastic covers

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 13 Dec 2016 104,142 miles

o/s/f & n/s f tyres wearing inner edges need checking soon

Pass 21 Sep 2016 103,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 103,120 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 96,720 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 96,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 88,292 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 88,282 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 76,299 miles

3 x child seats fitted to rear unable to fully inpect seat belts

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)

Fail 8 Sep 2012 62,964 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 62,964 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 43,890 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 VTP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VTP, 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 VTP registered?

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

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