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KJ08 WXP

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

189,421 mi
Last recorded189,421 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 WXP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 189,421 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Oct 2020 189,420 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Feb 2020 189,400 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Tail pipe broken off at back box

Fail 17 Feb 2020 189,398 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Brakes spongy (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Not seated correctly (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Tail pipe broken off at back box

Pass 20 Dec 2018 186,947 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 183,430 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills are weak (5.2.6)

Fail 18 May 2018 183,430 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills are weak (5.2.6)

Pass 18 May 2017 179,860 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill , no hole can be made using corrosion assessment tool. (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 May 2016 170,342 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill. (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 May 2015 161,045 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 161,045 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 143,731 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 116,418 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2012 88,502 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 61,454 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

plastic covers fittid front

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 WXP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WXP, 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 WXP registered?

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

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