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HJ08 KNZ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

101,472 mi
Last recorded101,472 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 KNZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 101,472 miles

auxiliary belt slightly perished

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

gear linkage worn

nearside outer sill repaired

Fail 10 Feb 2022 101,470 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

auxiliary belt slightly perished

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

coolant level low

gear linkage worn

nearside outer sill repaired

Pass 19 Feb 2021 93,760 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slightly perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

auxiliary belt slightly perished

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

corrosion in nearside outer sill but not in a prescribed area

Pass 14 Feb 2020 89,121 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 82,175 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 74,399 miles

corrosion in exhaust system

Pass 16 Feb 2017 66,603 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 25 Feb 2016 57,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres worn inner edges

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 24 Feb 2015 49,474 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on edges

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 28 Feb 2014 40,704 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 33,709 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 25,932 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 15,256 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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HJ08 KNZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HJ08 KNZ, 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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HJ08 KNZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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