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KW08 CWJ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

124,212 mi
Last recorded124,212 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 CWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2024 124,212 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose insecure (7.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 119,283 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 114,395 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 114,346 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 109,042 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 109,030 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2019 101,710 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 101,682 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 95,390 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 89,689 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 89,689 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake test not done due to offside front spring

Pass 21 Jul 2016 81,269 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 77,407 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 68,339 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 59,954 miles

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

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 11 Oct 2012 54,700 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 54,700 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 51,012 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 46,328 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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KW08 CWJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KW08 CWJ, 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 KW08 CWJ registered?

KW08 CWJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 July 2008.

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