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MW08 KUA

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,629 mi
Last recorded103,629 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 KUA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2019 103,629 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 103,629 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 94,397 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 87,103 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 73,761 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 73,761 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 57,736 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 57,732 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 44,372 miles

o/s/r tyre cracked on inner edge but no cords exposed

Pass 16 May 2013 39,712 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 34,225 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2011 27,978 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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MW08 KUA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 MW08 KUA, 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 MW08 KUA registered?

MW08 KUA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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