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KM08 VJL

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,311 mi
Last recorded119,311 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 VJL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2023 119,311 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 119,233 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 116,199 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2022 116,199 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 24 Apr 2021 113,138 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2020 110,052 miles

Central Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated but not likely to be miss read

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

Offside Front tyre has cracking on inner/outer walls

Offside Rear tyre has cracking on inner side wall

Rear osr/nsr lower shock absorber bushes cracking but not resulting in any free play

Fail 15 Apr 2020 110,039 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated but not likely to be miss read

Offside Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner side of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre has cracking on inner/outer walls

Offside Rear tyre has cracking on inner side wall

Rear osr/nsr lower shock absorber bushes cracking but not resulting in any free play

Pass 17 Apr 2019 107,261 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

outer sills covered in underseal both sides

Fail 29 Mar 2019 107,088 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limits at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 103,938 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 100,643 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 96,527 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 96,295 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 89,105 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 77,359 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 62,610 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 62,609 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 51,446 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 51,441 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

offside rear tyre worn and badly perished

Pass 27 Apr 2011 39,406 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 27 Apr 2011 39,406 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

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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KM08 VJL 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 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 KM08 VJL, 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 KM08 VJL registered?

KM08 VJL is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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