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KJ08 OHV

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

135,698 mi
Last recorded135,698 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 OHV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 135,698 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 131,215 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 126,883 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 122,875 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 122,875 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 118,074 miles

Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s and o/s sills corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated wishbone ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 110,756 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 97,353 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 97,353 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 84,591 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 84,591 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 74,498 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 65,288 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 55,399 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 44,562 miles

rear exhaust mount slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Sep 2011 34,866 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 OHV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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