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OY08 KKS

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,778 mi
Last recorded127,778 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 KKS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 127,778 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 115,323 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 111,694 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS WEAK

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 108,048 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS WEAK AT FRONT END

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 110,331 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded but not in a prescribed area

Offside Front Outer sill corroded but not in a prescribed area

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 96,415 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 96,412 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 93,248 miles

Front tyres wearing low

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 93,248 miles

Front tyres wearing low

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 85,928 miles

Central exhaust slightly deteriorated

Offside Front outer sill corroded but not in a prescribed area

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 76,319 miles

Offside Front outer sill starting to corrode

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre and rear exhaust corroded slightly

Fail 13 Feb 2018 76,319 miles

Offside Front outer sill starting to corrode

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre and rear exhaust corroded slightly

Pass 27 Feb 2017 69,480 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 69,480 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 63,986 miles

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 63,986 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 55,589 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres perrishing

rear exhaust starting to corrode

Fail 12 Feb 2015 55,589 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres perrishing

rear exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 27 Feb 2014 48,299 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 48,299 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 37,915 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 37,915 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 27,832 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 19,709 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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OY08 KKS is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 OY08 KKS, 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 OY08 KKS registered?

OY08 KKS is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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