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KJ08 ZYB

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

164,023 mi
Last recorded164,023 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 ZYB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2021 164,023 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 150,519 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 NSR/OSR (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 150,519 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL, MARKED IN YELLOW. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL, MARKED IN YELLOW. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 NSR/OSR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 139,164 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted which obscure some items.

Pass 29 Aug 2018 125,274 miles

both front tyres worn more on outer and inner edges

slight exhaust leakage from rear silencer

Pass 14 Aug 2017 110,933 miles

sump under tray damaged

Pass 31 Aug 2016 97,594 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 86,195 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 74,666 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear silencer support bracket corroded and detatched. but system still adequately supported.

Pass 26 Aug 2014 74,666 miles

rear silencer support bracket corroded and detatched. but system still adequately supported.

Pass 3 Sep 2013 60,645 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 19 Sep 2012 45,083 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 33,679 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 33,679 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 ZYB is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZYB, 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 ZYB is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 August 2008.

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