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KJ08 WYA

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

110,418 mi
Last recorded110,418 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 WYA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 110,418 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 101,745 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s front lower fog light not working

Fail 17 Sep 2018 101,745 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s front lower fog light not working

Pass 18 Sep 2017 90,237 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing getting noisey

o/s and n/s front sills corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2016 79,519 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

o/s n/s sills getting rusty and thin

Pass 17 Sep 2015 70,190 miles

front brake discs getting thin pads getting low

n/s rear tyre worn on edge

o/s and n/s sills thin and rusty

rear exhaust box very rusty and thin

Pass 29 Aug 2014 59,368 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 48,955 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust box very thin and has slight blow

Pass 7 Sep 2012 40,682 miles

all tyres getting rough

n/s front plastic arch addrift

rear exhaust box very rough straps

Pass 19 Sep 2011 33,098 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 WYA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WYA, 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 WYA registered?

KJ08 WYA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 August 2008.

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