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KY58 VTT

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

103,179 mi
Last recorded103,179 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2024 103,179 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 97,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 89,847 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 89,847 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 83,267 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 83,267 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2020 75,367 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 75,357 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 70,142 miles

Engine bay covers are fitted to the vehicle

Fail 8 Aug 2019 70,138 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Engine bay covers are fitted to the vehicle

Pass 6 Aug 2018 64,976 miles

Engine bay covers fitted to the vehicle are covering testable items

Fail 6 Aug 2018 64,973 miles

Central Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine bay covers fitted to the vehicle are covering testable items

Pass 8 Aug 2017 60,837 miles

Nearside front tyre deteriorating

Nearside rear tyre deteriorating

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust system deteriorating

Rear wiper split

Pass 8 Aug 2016 56,180 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 51,388 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 46,595 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 6 Aug 2013 39,812 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 39,812 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 33,009 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 10 Aug 2011 23,263 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs have a slight lip on the face

rear wiper torn

slight bearing noise heard from nearside rear drum

Fail 10 Aug 2011 23,263 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs have a slight lip on the face

rear wiper torn

slight bearing noise heard from nearside rear drum

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 VTT is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VTT, 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 VTT registered?

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

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