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KO08 AJY

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,687 mi
Last recorded140,687 miles
Recorded on14 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO08 AJY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2026 140,687 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 May 2026 140,687 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 137,053 miles

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2025 137,037 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration service needed may need injectors (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 133,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy cracking advise replacement. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy cracking advise replacement. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive front engine o/s. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front head lights slight diss-colouring.

engine under tray fitted unable to fully inspect.

o/s/f coil spring rubbing on inner wing (advise investigation to see why)

slight loss of grease o/s/f outer drive shaft boot.

Pass 19 May 2023 129,888 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Under tray fitted unable to locate leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 126,294 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play slight play detected at road wheel ? (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 May 2022 126,095 miles

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play slight play detected at road wheel ? (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 122,698 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

Pass 10 Jun 2020 120,769 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

Pass 3 Jun 2019 118,374 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jun 2018 115,285 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 4 Jun 2018 115,285 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 25 May 2017 111,556 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2017 111,553 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 105,499 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 97,513 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge.

N/S inner rack end has slight play.

Pass 16 Aug 2014 84,617 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 75,773 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 75,773 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 60,029 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre tread worn uneven

Pass 16 Aug 2011 44,859 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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KO08 AJY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 KO08 AJY, 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 KO08 AJY registered?

KO08 AJY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 August 2008.

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