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KJ08 WRT

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

109,052 mi
Last recorded109,052 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 109,052 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 109,048 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 101,992 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 101,992 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 97,143 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 97,143 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 86,693 miles

both outer sills corroded, not within 30 cm of anything structural

Fail 18 Oct 2018 86,692 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both outer sills corroded, not within 30 cm of anything structural

Pass 31 Oct 2017 77,454 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on both edges

Fail 31 Oct 2017 77,454 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on both edges

Pass 15 Nov 2016 68,043 miles

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Nov 2016 68,043 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2015 59,416 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Oct 2014 49,773 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 49,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 43,297 miles

both front tyres perishing

both wipers slightly smearing screen

Fail 12 Aug 2013 43,379 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front tyres perishing

both wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 10 Aug 2012 38,735 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 10 Aug 2012 38,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Aug 2011 34,167 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 WRT 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 55%.

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 WRT, 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 WRT registered?

KJ08 WRT is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 August 2008.

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