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KJ08 WNP

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

126,323 mi
Last recorded126,323 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 126,323 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 119,251 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 119,249 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 104,799 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 104,799 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2017 89,906 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 89,845 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 74,706 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 74,444 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 74,444 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both sills corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 69,539 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 58,544 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 58,544 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 52,229 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 52,228 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Steering wheel slightly loose.

Pass 30 Jul 2012 46,388 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 41,395 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 41,395 miles

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 WNP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WNP, 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 WNP registered?

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

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