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OE08 KXX

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,583 mi
Last recorded114,583 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 KXX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 114,583 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2022 114,583 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 103,737 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2020 103,737 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to mid pipe joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has low tread 2mm also no visible tread outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wiper blade missing

Pass 30 May 2019 91,871 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2019 91,871 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 86,304 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 80,749 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 80,747 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 76,129 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 70,605 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 70,461 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 63,078 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 63,078 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 54,526 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 54,526 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 45,386 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 45,386 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 25 May 2011 36,339 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 36,339 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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OE08 KXX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OE08 KXX, 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 OE08 KXX registered?

OE08 KXX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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