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KJ08 ZYO

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,674 mi
Last recorded119,674 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 119,674 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 119,587 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 110,069 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 109,887 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened sill x3 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 100,062 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 100,047 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2024 100,047 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 90,688 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 90,570 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 82,507 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip on drivers side (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 82,441 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip on drivers side (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 75,992 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 69,472 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 69,420 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 63,902 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 58,227 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2018 58,219 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 51,173 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 47,301 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 43,213 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 37,924 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 37,884 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 32,408 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 26,192 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 ZYO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZYO, 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 ZYO registered?

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

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