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KJ08 WMZ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,958 mi
Last recorded110,958 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 110,958 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 110,917 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 106,852 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box and tip starting to corrode (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing boot split (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing boot split (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 104,013 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 103,816 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 101,757 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 101,757 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 98,963 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 91,849 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 91,486 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 89,338 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 85,913 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 82,755 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 82,755 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 74,812 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 74,810 miles

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

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 Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 62,327 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 49,165 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 49,165 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 33,344 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)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 18,553 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 WMZ 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 71.4%.

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 WMZ, 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 WMZ registered?

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

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