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KJ08 ZZH

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

167,774 mi
Last recorded167,774 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 ZZH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 167,774 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 165,116 miles

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

UNDER BODY SURFACE CORROSION

Fail 6 Nov 2024 165,092 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

UNDER BODY SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 26 Oct 2023 162,687 miles

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

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

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

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

both outer sills corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2022 160,190 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

general underside corrosion

Fail 20 Oct 2022 160,190 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2021 157,577 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive power steering area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front bald on inner treads (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 157,577 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive power steering area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front bald on inner treads (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column attachment defective to the extent that there is a serious risk of detachment uj bolt loose (2.2.2 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2021 157,428 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 143,300 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 143,300 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 118,749 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 118,719 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2018 106,766 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 106,766 miles

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

windscreen décor in drivers view of the road

Pass 12 Sep 2017 102,120 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 102,117 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting. (4.2.B.5)

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 43,444 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 43,444 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 81,208 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 81,180 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 66,264 miles

tyres starting to perish and crack

Fail 15 Aug 2014 66,264 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

tyres starting to perish and crack

Pass 16 Aug 2013 56,212 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 45,801 miles

front tyres worn close to limit and sidewalls deteriorated. front brake discs and pads worn.

Fail 14 Aug 2012 45,801 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres worn close to limit and sidewalls deteriorated. front brake discs and pads worn.

Fail 13 Aug 2012 45,790 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

both front tyres perished on outer side walls

Pass 29 Jul 2011 31,903 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 ZZH is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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

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