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KJ08 WRO

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,798 mi
Last recorded132,798 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 132,798 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust tail pipe support bracket corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2019 132,685 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Service brake 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))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust tail pipe support bracket corroded

Pass 12 May 2018 117,521 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 117,521 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2017 101,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking no cord exposed

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

Fail 23 May 2017 100,997 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking no cord exposed

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 84,581 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 26 May 2015 69,102 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 48,346 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 48,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 44,912 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 44,912 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 39,585 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 39,585 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 35,149 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 WRO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WRO, 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 WRO registered?

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

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