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KV08 JZJ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

118,351 mi
Last recorded118,351 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 JZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 118,351 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 118,351 miles

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

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 117,504 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

nearside front tyre has cracks in between tread

Pass 27 Feb 2024 116,727 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2024 116,727 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill at seat (seat belt stalk ) mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 115,920 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 28 Feb 2022 115,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 114,656 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy and rough when rotated

offside front abs ring slightly swollen and chafing on abs sensor

Fail 24 Feb 2021 114,656 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking/perishing in tread

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy and rough when rotated

offside front abs ring slightly swollen and chafing on abs sensor

Pass 26 Feb 2020 113,850 miles

Offside Outer sill corroded at front

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish in tread

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill at seat (seat belt stalk) mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished/cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear tyre perished/cracked in tread

front exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 21 Feb 2019 110,395 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished in tread

Fail 21 Feb 2019 110,395 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both rear tyres slightly perished in tread

Pass 5 Feb 2018 105,196 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 105,194 miles

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

Turbo Heat Shield Insecure.

Pass 27 Feb 2017 99,604 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

turbo heat shield insecure

Pass 25 Feb 2016 93,070 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 87,739 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 66,325 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on edge

Pass 2 Mar 2013 52,152 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 38,090 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 30,797 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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KV08 JZJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KV08 JZJ, 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 KV08 JZJ registered?

KV08 JZJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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