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YL08 KVC

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,038 mi
Last recorded96,038 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 KVC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 96,038 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front driver's door window insecure

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

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

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

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (non structural) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 96,035 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front driver's door window insecure

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

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

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

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (non structural) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 81,173 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective pre-backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

coolant level low

Fail 2 Aug 2021 80,495 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective pre-backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

coolant level low

Pass 28 Jul 2020 67,433 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 62,371 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 51,562 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 51,562 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 37,394 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 37,394 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 27,686 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 27,686 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 17,340 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2014 15,176 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 12,665 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 10,444 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 8,142 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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YL08 KVC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YL08 KVC, 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 YL08 KVC registered?

YL08 KVC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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