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KJ08 WWS

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

122,015 mi
Last recorded122,015 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 122,015 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 122,015 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 114,448 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Jul 2019 101,569 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 101,560 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 89,308 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 89,293 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 79,506 miles

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

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

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

Rear centre seat slightly insecure

Fail 8 Jun 2017 79,506 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Rear centre seat slightly insecure

Pass 30 Jun 2016 70,340 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 70,336 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 60,463 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jul 2014 50,507 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 50,507 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 40,403 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 31,351 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2011 23,707 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 WWS 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 64.7%.

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

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