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YS08 KPV

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

94,982 mi
Last recorded94,982 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 KPV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 94,982 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 94,982 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2019 88,383 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 88,383 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 84,562 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2017 78,082 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 78,082 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 71,362 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to mid (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front upper strut bearing rough

Rear brakes sqeeky

Fail 11 May 2016 71,362 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to mid (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front upper strut bearing rough

Rear brakes sqeeky

Fail 27 May 2015 64,963 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on raised edges

offside front tyre worn on raised edges

Pass 27 May 2015 64,963 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside front tyre worn on raised edges

offside front tyre worn on raised edges

Pass 19 Jun 2014 59,100 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 51,369 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 51,369 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 43,695 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 43,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2011 33,726 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 33,722 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YS08 KPV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YS08 KPV, 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 YS08 KPV registered?

YS08 KPV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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