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KJ08 WYG

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,820 mi
Last recorded64,820 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 64,820 miles

Rear axle corroded

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 62,940 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2024 62,940 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2023 61,055 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 59,274 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 59,260 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 57,516 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 54,125 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 51,648 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 51,648 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 48,772 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 48,770 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside & nearside front (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 45,715 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 41,447 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 38,699 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 38,699 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mount broken away (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 36,338 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2013 33,109 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 28,902 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 24,924 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 WYG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WYG, 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 WYG registered?

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

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