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KW08 VAJ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,483 mi
Last recorded119,483 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2022 119,483 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 119,483 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 105,041 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer split at seam (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal pipe rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 105,040 miles

Nearside Front Outer Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer split at seam (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal pipe rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 101,354 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Wheel bearing has slight play wheel has slight movement--suspect bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer split at seam (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at rear at bend (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

engine undertray damaged and loose at near side front

spare wheel carrier loose

Pass 19 Mar 2019 96,396 miles

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

both outer bodysills have slight corrosion

Fail 19 Mar 2019 96,396 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both also perished (5.2.3 (e))

both outer bodysills have slight corrosion

Pass 8 Mar 2018 88,646 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 88,620 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 79,973 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 69,671 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 61,150 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 56,206 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 50,244 miles

N/S front tyre 2.5mm

Pass 17 May 2012 42,696 miles
Pass 30 May 2011 32,501 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 VAJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VAJ, 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 VAJ registered?

KW08 VAJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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