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KJ08 WXA

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,574 mi
Last recorded95,574 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 WXA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 95,574 miles

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

Rear exhaust box silencer holding strap [broken]

Pass 14 Aug 2018 83,423 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust box holding strap [broken]

Fail 14 Aug 2018 83,423 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust box holding strap [broken]

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 75,463 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust box holding strap broken

Fail 15 Aug 2017 75,463 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust box holding strap broken

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 67,548 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 59,606 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust box holding strap [broken]

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 51,791 miles

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

nsf outer wall damage

rear exhaust box holding strap [broken]

Pass 15 Aug 2013 45,194 miles

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

nsf tyre outer wall damage

Pass 14 Aug 2012 38,501 miles

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)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 38,501 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 31,619 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 31,619 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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 WXA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WXA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KJ08 WXA registered?

KJ08 WXA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 August 2008.

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The MOT history for KJ08 WXA shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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