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KJ08 WWR

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

155,846 mi
Last recorded155,846 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 155,846 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 155,780 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer split open (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 145,771 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing on sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside washer jet not working

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2020 145,475 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing on sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside washer jet not working

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 134,912 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 134,912 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 125,692 miles

undercovers fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2017 120,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre is wearing from both inner and outer tread bands (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre is wearing from both inner and outer tread bands (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 106,287 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 106,283 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 91,047 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 91,047 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 76,305 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 64,073 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 52,393 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)

front brake discs worn

Pass 11 Aug 2011 38,466 miles

front brake discs worn

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 WWR is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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