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KR08 WAJ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

97,899 mi
Last recorded97,899 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 WAJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 97,899 miles

Rear belts not checked

Fail 14 Aug 2021 97,896 miles

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury inner outer (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury inner outer (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear belts not checked

Pass 8 Sep 2020 95,234 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 95,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 90,496 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 85,922 miles

Spare tyre defective perished ()

Fail 21 Aug 2018 85,726 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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 holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Spare tyre defective perished ()

Pass 17 Aug 2017 81,774 miles

Diesel leak

O/S/F sill corroded but not through.

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre deteriorated

Fail 17 Aug 2017 81,774 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Diesel leak

O/S/F sill corroded but not through.

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre deteriorated

Pass 9 Sep 2016 78,072 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 78,072 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 74,279 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 74,279 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 70,155 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2013 64,669 miles

exhaust back box hanger broken but exhaust still secure.

Fail 17 Aug 2013 64,669 miles

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

exhaust back box hanger broken but exhaust still secure.

Pass 15 Aug 2012 57,674 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 57,674 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 51,937 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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KR08 WAJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 KR08 WAJ, 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 KR08 WAJ registered?

KR08 WAJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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