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YE08 KXK

2008 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,737 mi
Last recorded33,737 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 KXK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 33,737 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 32,739 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 31,837 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 29,860 miles

Nearside Front bumper trim damaged some clips broken secured on with tape

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear number plate delaminated but readable (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 27,860 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 27,860 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 25,436 miles

Central Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 23,310 miles

child seats fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2015 21,323 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Mar 2015 21,322 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

all 4 tyres have age related cracking to treads

Pass 15 Apr 2014 19,079 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 19,079 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

back box strap insecure corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2013 17,016 miles

Age related cracking on rea tyres

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Apr 2012 14,993 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 12,697 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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YE08 KXK is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YE08 KXK, 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 YE08 KXK registered?

YE08 KXK is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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