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KJ08 OHR

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

98,559 mi
Last recorded98,559 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 OHR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 98,559 miles

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)

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Sep 2017 98,447 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Aug 2016 88,226 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 87,777 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 76,637 miles

oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2015 76,497 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2014 65,375 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2014 65,375 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2013 54,436 miles

Both front inner wheel arches show signs of tyre contact

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2013 54,217 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Both front inner wheel arches show signs of tyre contact

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Jul 2012 44,044 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 44,044 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 37,268 miles

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

front brake discs worn.

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 OHR is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 KJ08 OHR, 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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KJ08 OHR is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 August 2008.

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