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GV08 KNJ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

121,504 mi
Last recorded121,504 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 KNJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 121,504 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 4 Jan 2024 121,479 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 114,464 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

parking brake only just met requirements.

Fail 9 Jan 2023 114,359 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front. (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on. (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

parking brake only just met requirements.

Pass 28 Jan 2022 105,861 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 105,854 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 96,482 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 89,413 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 78,592 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 20 Feb 2018 68,302 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 68,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 56,504 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 56,504 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 45,578 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 45,570 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear silencer bracket broken away from body (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 38,801 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 38,801 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 32,600 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Mar 2013 26,426 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 12 Mar 2012 19,345 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges.

rear tyres perished and starting to crack.

Fail 12 Mar 2012 19,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres wearing on inner edges.

rear tyres perished and starting to crack.

Pass 18 Mar 2011 12,842 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 12,842 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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GV08 KNJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 GV08 KNJ, 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 GV08 KNJ registered?

GV08 KNJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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