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KJ08 WPU

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,878 mi
Last recorded130,878 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 WPU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 130,878 miles

Nearside Front fog inop

Nearside Front tyre edges close to cord

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre edges close to cord

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

seat belt buckle full of sand

Fail 9 Oct 2020 130,878 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 82% less effort to o/s (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front fog inop

Nearside Front tyre edges close to cord

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre edges close to cord

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

seat belt buckle full of sand

Pass 1 Oct 2019 111,190 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc inner face pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front fog lamp missing

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

Fail 1 Oct 2019 111,190 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc inner face pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front fog lamp missing

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 94,817 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 94,809 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 86,466 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 76,315 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 76,315 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 68,015 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 68,015 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 60,716 miles

Rear silencer exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2013 51,958 miles

Both front tyres are cracking on the inner side wall/ tread

Pass 10 Aug 2012 43,549 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 35,695 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 WPU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WPU, 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 WPU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 August 2008.

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