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KJ08 ZYR

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,704 mi
Last recorded95,704 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 95,704 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 23 Jun 2025 88,345 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 86,530 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 86,530 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 84,106 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 81,441 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2022 81,441 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 78,665 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 75,673 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 75,673 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 71,159 miles

Nearside Rear 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 11 Jul 2018 66,235 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 61,922 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 56,618 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 51,141 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 44,225 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 10 Jul 2013 37,750 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

rear exhaust mounting broken not affecting support of system

Pass 10 Jul 2012 31,905 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 12 Jul 2011 25,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 25,014 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 ZYR is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZYR, 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 ZYR registered?

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

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