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KJ08 WMV

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

117,332 mi
Last recorded117,332 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2022 117,332 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 117,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 h (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 113,395 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 106,685 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 106,684 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Both front (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 99,150 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 99,148 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2018 82,441 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 82,439 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2017 72,655 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 70,472 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 70,471 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump not working (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 66,242 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 66,242 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

eml light on

rear wiper torn

speedometer doesnt work

Pass 14 Oct 2014 59,364 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 50,848 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Oct 2013 50,848 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges

rear silencer mounting strap broken

Fail 15 Oct 2012 46,366 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r tyre close to limit and cracking on outer wall.

rear exhust strap broken but secured.

Pass 15 Oct 2012 46,366 miles

n/s/r tyre close to limit and cracking on outer wall.

rear exhust strap broken but secured.

Pass 23 Sep 2011 38,090 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 38,090 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake discs pitted

rear brakes noisy

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 WMV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WMV, 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 WMV registered?

KJ08 WMV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 August 2008.

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