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KW08 DXJ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,496 mi
Last recorded132,496 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 DXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 132,496 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indercators (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer sill has corrosion

Offside Front Outer sill has corrosion

Offside Rear Outer paint is bubbling on sill

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 132,496 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indercators (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer sill has corrosion

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

Offside Front Outer sill has corrosion

Offside Rear Outer paint is bubbling on sill

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 128,661 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

damage to both outer sills

Fail 2 Oct 2017 128,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake drum (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

damage to both outer sills

Pass 4 Oct 2016 115,929 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 115,929 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 105,594 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 96,427 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 84,148 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

o/s/f tyre on 2,5mm/bald on inner edge

Pass 2 Oct 2012 73,112 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 59,003 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 DXJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KW08 DXJ, 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 DXJ registered?

KW08 DXJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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