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KJ08 WRK

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

119,815 mi
Last recorded119,815 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 WRK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 119,815 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

advise offside and nearside outer sills corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2023 119,815 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded and nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

advise offside and nearside outer sills corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2022 114,106 miles

advise both main front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2021 108,304 miles

advise front to rear brake pipe corroded and all other brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 17 Nov 2021 108,304 miles

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

advise front to rear brake pipe corroded and all other brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 4 Nov 2020 102,632 miles

advise both front tyres split on tread

advise slight exhaust leak

Fail 4 Nov 2020 102,632 miles

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

advise both front tyres split on tread

advise slight exhaust leak

Pass 29 May 2019 95,654 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 95,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 89,962 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 89,962 miles

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

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 29 May 2017 84,195 miles
Fail 29 May 2017 84,190 miles

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

advise rear wiper blade

Pass 16 Jun 2016 78,491 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 73,798 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 72,164 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 72,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 63,947 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 52,219 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 39,652 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)

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 WRK is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey 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 WRK, 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 WRK registered?

KJ08 WRK is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 August 2008.

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