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KY58 VUM

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

112,313 mi
Last recorded112,313 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY58 VUM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 112,313 miles

Back box exhaust becoming corroded

Both nearside and offside outer sill (front part of sill) starting to become corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2018 112,313 miles

Back box exhaust becoming corroded

Both nearside and offside outer sill (front part of sill) starting to become corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2017 101,900 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 101,900 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 May 2016 91,528 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 84,676 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 19 May 2015 84,676 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 81,865 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 81,865 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 65,311 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 49,419 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 49,419 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 30,512 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 VUM is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown 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 VUM, 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 VUM registered?

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

Is KY58 VUM safe to buy?

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