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KO08 AWJ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

198,992 mi
Last recorded198,992 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 198,992 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2021 171,745 miles

Both outer sills weak

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Plate is loose (0.1 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play in inner rack joints ()

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level brake lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 171,745 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rack gaiter adrift (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Worn & gaiter split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering rack likely to become detached Power steering ram loose (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both outer sills weak

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Plate is loose (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre punctured & worn to 2mm ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play in inner rack joints ()

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level brake lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 162,467 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH getting low and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 162,466 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH getting low and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 153,351 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 152,746 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Showing signs of grease leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reverse lamp not working

Pass 31 Oct 2018 135,959 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2018 135,959 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 125,709 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 125,709 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 113,890 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 113,889 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 100,952 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 100,388 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 85,958 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 85,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 72,385 miles

Oil leak

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside tyre starting to go outer shape

under tray loose

Fail 5 Sep 2013 72,385 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside tyre starting to go outer shape

under tray loose

Pass 6 Sep 2012 58,418 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 58,332 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 46,310 miles

both front brake discs wearing

both rear tyres have stonecuts to treads + perrishing/wearing

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 AWJ 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 54.5%.

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 KO08 AWJ, 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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KO08 AWJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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