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KJ08 WWU

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,240 mi
Last recorded139,240 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 139,240 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 17 Oct 2023 129,283 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 11 Oct 2022 128,009 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 14 Oct 2021 117,619 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer seam temporarily sealed (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 106,424 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 106,422 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 97,090 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 94,049 miles

NSF / OSR tyres on 3mm

Fail 8 Nov 2018 94,049 miles

NSF / OSR tyres on 3mm

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 89,813 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 89,770 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 85,972 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 85,964 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 80,510 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 68,765 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 57,632 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 57,632 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 45,980 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 34,380 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 34,410 miles

Front Brake Disc's have a lip on them

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

Fail 10 Aug 2011 34,330 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Brake Disc's have a lip on them

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 WWU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WWU, 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 WWU registered?

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

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