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KJ08 JXO

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 JXO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDER SIDE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 133,801 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 119,944 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 106,003 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 101,645 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 97,590 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 92,210 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill slightly corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill slightly corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 84,159 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 77,041 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2016 70,493 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 70,493 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 63,120 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 63,120 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 56,892 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 56,828 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 56,828 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 46,907 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 36,404 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 28,727 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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KJ08 JXO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 KJ08 JXO, 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 KJ08 JXO registered?

KJ08 JXO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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The MOT history for KJ08 JXO shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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