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KJ08 WXV

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

117,954 mi
Last recorded117,954 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 117,954 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 117,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 112,968 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 112,967 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 109,053 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 109,052 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 106,630 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 103,161 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 98,652 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 98,652 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 95,097 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 95,096 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2017 94,976 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm boot (2.2.C.1c)

child seats fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2016 91,996 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 91,989 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outter sil (5.2.6)

child seats fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2015 89,496 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 89,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 86,574 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 79,402 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 79,402 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 47,841 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 33,241 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 WXV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 WXV, 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 WXV registered?

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

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