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KJ08 WYH

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

68,655 mi
Last recorded68,655 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 68,655 miles

Lower both rear shocker bushes perishing

Nearside Rear sill damaged

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2026 68,655 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Lower both rear shocker bushes perishing

Nearside Rear sill damaged

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 66,470 miles

Nearside Rear sill damaged

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

front subframe corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2025 66,468 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear sill damaged

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

front subframe corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2024 63,380 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

nsf outer cv boot slight leak but secure

various areas of corrosion underside on body ,front subframe & suspension components

Fail 18 Jul 2024 63,378 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill marked yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill marked yellow in 2 places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

nsf outer cv boot slight leak but secure

various areas of corrosion underside on body ,front subframe & suspension components

Pass 19 Jun 2023 60,495 miles

Nearside Front sounds weak but not holed

Nearside Rear sill damaged

Fail 12 Jun 2023 60,469 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front sounds weak but not holed

Nearside Rear sill damaged

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 57,929 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 52,516 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 51,950 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 37,776 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2019 51,016 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 51,016 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 50,350 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 49,054 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 49,054 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 May 2016 43,817 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 41,042 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 May 2015 41,042 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 37,268 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 22 May 2014 37,268 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 4 Jun 2013 32,185 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 27,522 miles

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

back box bracket slight corrosion

Pass 4 Aug 2011 21,671 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 WYH is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 WYH, 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 WYH registered?

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

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