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KJ08 WRZ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

141,143 mi
Last recorded141,143 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 141,143 miles

ADVISE NEARSIDE FRONT DROP LINK

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 136,798 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Sill has slight surface corrosion

Pass 5 Aug 2021 129,944 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer bracket broken

Fail 26 Jul 2021 129,751 miles

Emissions not tested heavily smoking (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer bracket broken

Pass 14 Aug 2020 123,386 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted

spare tyre missing from it's cradle

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Aug 2020 123,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords balding on inner and outer edge and cut to cord on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked and cut to cord on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to matal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn to expose ply/cord on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked to cord on outer edge and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads metel to metal discs scored and heavily lipped on n/s/f strong advise change (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted

spare tyre missing from it's cradle

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2019 116,128 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 8 Aug 2018 107,920 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Aug 2017 99,559 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn both edges and side wall cut (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust bracket worn and secured with wire

rear tyres perished

Fail 17 Aug 2017 99,559 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn both edges and side wall cut (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust bracket worn and secured with wire

rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Aug 2016 90,274 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 78,260 miles

multiple child seats fitted

Fail 30 Jul 2015 78,260 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

multiple child seats fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2014 67,852 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres showing deterioration

o/s/f wing liner showing damage

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2013 56,763 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust silencer bracket broken, although still sufficiently secure at time of test

Pass 30 Jul 2012 48,231 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 41,442 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 WRZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WRZ, 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 WRZ registered?

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

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