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KJ08 WOB

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

103,225 mi
Last recorded103,225 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 103,225 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Oct 2023 103,146 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure lamp assembly taped into place (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged possible sings on side wall of tyre been running low on pressure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust heat shield loose on manifold

noise from engine, possible injector blowing.

spare wheel carrier not fully tightened

Pass 11 Oct 2022 99,992 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 99,949 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate value - 1.80 actual value - 4.77 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Passenger's seat insecure not bolted down securely (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable ()

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 96,252 miles

all under body corroded

rear bushes perish

Fail 10 Jun 2021 96,249 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

all under body corroded

rear bushes perish

Pass 5 May 2020 94,900 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 91,240 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 May 2018 86,224 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 86,216 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 May 2017 82,024 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 May 2016 71,341 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Fail 19 May 2015 60,273 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2015 60,273 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 May 2014 48,060 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 48,060 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

spare tyre flat

Pass 31 May 2013 37,225 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 36,362 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 36,362 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 35,007 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 WOB is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WOB, 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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KJ08 WOB is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 August 2008.

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