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LY08 KDO

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,837 mi
Last recorded115,837 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 KDO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 115,837 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 111,818 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 111,746 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 105,507 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 105,507 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 101,762 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 101,755 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 73,884 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 73,875 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 53,235 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Aug 2016 53,235 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust box (7.1.1)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Aug 2015 48,453 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 36,941 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Nov 2012 33,372 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 29,077 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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LY08 KDO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LY08 KDO, 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 LY08 KDO registered?

LY08 KDO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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