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OV58 KVL

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

69,243 mi
Last recorded69,243 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV58 KVL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 69,243 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering rack damp/leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper corner damaged

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

Offside Rear Sill damaged

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2025 59,374 miles

Headlamps poor beam pattern

o/s outer sill damaged

Pass 15 Aug 2024 46,600 miles

Headlamps poor pattern

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/r light unit damaged

Pass 16 Aug 2023 32,675 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 21,368 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 10,623 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 10,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 10,582 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 10,582 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 10,276 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 9,657 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 8,986 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 8,353 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 7,683 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 6,785 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 5,734 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 4,667 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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OV58 KVL is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 OV58 KVL, 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 OV58 KVL registered?

OV58 KVL is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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