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KP08 JFA

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

256,542 mi
Last recorded256,542 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 JFA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 256,542 miles

both outer sills starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Feb 2022 253,984 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 253,900 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 250,849 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 249,691 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 245,721 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 245,711 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 241,107 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 241,107 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 135,508 miles

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

rear exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 Jan 2016 129,491 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 123,541 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 117,797 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 117,797 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 110,909 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2012 91,812 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 62,154 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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KP08 JFA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 KP08 JFA, 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 KP08 JFA registered?

KP08 JFA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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