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KJ08 OHW

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

115,288 mi
Last recorded115,288 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 115,288 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 103,570 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 103,455 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 90,576 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 90,280 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 76,651 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 65,049 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 64,589 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2013 50,999 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust tailbox support strap corroded and broken away. Exhaust system still adequately supported

Fail 10 Jul 2013 50,999 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust tailbox support strap corroded and broken away. Exhaust system still adequately supported

Pass 31 Jul 2012 42,035 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 34,018 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 34,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 OHW 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 61.5%.

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 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 OHW, 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 OHW registered?

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

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