MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,483 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))
both outer bodysills have slight corrosion
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
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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)
N/S front tyre 2.5mm
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.
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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.
Is KW08 VAJ safe to buy?
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