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KJ08 WNG

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

129,808 mi
Last recorded129,808 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 129,808 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 128,430 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing and perishing on edges, recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

front fog lights not working

Fail 8 Sep 2020 128,430 miles

front fog lights not working

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing and perishing on edges, recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 125,672 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 123,196 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Inter cooler leaking

Nearside Rear Back box corroded

Nearside Rear Slight damage to outer seal

Offside Rear Slight damage to outer seal

Radiator leaking

Under trays insecure

Fail 9 Apr 2018 123,196 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Inter cooler leaking

Nearside Rear Back box corroded

Nearside Rear Slight damage to outer seal

Offside Rear Slight damage to outer seal

Radiator leaking

Under trays insecure

Fail 1 Feb 2018 123,189 miles

Emissions not tested Belt history unknown (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 122,980 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2015 120,756 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2014 117,125 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket rusty

Pass 8 Oct 2014 117,125 miles

rear exhaust bracket rusty

Pass 28 Sep 2013 109,468 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 85,271 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 85,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 51,751 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 48,829 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 48,829 miles

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

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 WNG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WNG, 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 WNG registered?

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

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