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KJ08 ZYD

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

107,476 mi
Last recorded107,476 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 107,476 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2026 107,476 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 102,259 miles

offside front coil spring touching inner wing

offside front macpherson strut top bearing slightly worn

Pass 25 Jun 2024 97,663 miles

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

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

offside front macpherson strut top bearing slightly worn

Fail 25 Jun 2024 97,663 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

offside front macpherson strut top bearing slightly worn

Pass 19 Jul 2023 93,059 miles

offside front macpherson strut top bearing slightly worn

Fail 11 Jul 2023 93,016 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

offside front macpherson strut top bearing slightly worn

Pass 23 Jun 2022 86,558 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 80,614 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 75,995 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 71,060 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 63,600 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 58,341 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 53,077 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 49,098 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2015 49,098 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 45,284 miles

rear exhaust mount broken & corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2013 39,853 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 34,331 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 34,324 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 27,858 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 ZYD is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 ZYD, 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 ZYD registered?

KJ08 ZYD is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 August 2008.

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