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KJ08 WYZ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,177 mi
Last recorded57,177 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 57,177 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2025 53,897 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 53,396 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 52,536 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 52,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 51,753 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 51,753 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2021 50,954 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 50,954 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2020 49,536 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 48,604 miles

engine bay covers fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2017 48,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm and scrubbing off (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm and scrubbing off (4.1.E.1)

engine bay covers fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2016 46,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 43,483 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 41,396 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2013 39,762 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 21 Nov 2012 36,228 miles

rear wiper blade split.

Pass 25 Nov 2011 32,740 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 WYZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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