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KJ08 WYW

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

142,289 mi
Last recorded142,289 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 WYW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 142,289 miles

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Both side ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

boot cannot be accessed

Fail 9 Oct 2020 142,289 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Both side ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

boot cannot be accessed

Pass 28 Aug 2019 141,704 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 141,704 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 132,219 miles

Front tyres 195 65 15

Rear 185 65 15

Fail 28 Aug 2018 132,219 miles

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit burnt on exhaust tail pipe (4.11 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Front tyres 195 65 15

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

Rear 185 65 15

Pass 29 Aug 2017 125,679 miles

Front Tyres are worn close to the wear bars

Fail 29 Aug 2017 125,679 miles

Front Tyres are worn close to the wear bars

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 117,188 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 117,179 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 100,835 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 85,196 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front coil springs starting to corrode

nearside front tyre worn unevenly

smoke emission levels high

Pass 8 Aug 2013 69,053 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 52,669 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Aug 2012 52,669 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 32,996 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 WYW is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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