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KY08 ZHJ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

160,105 mi
Last recorded160,105 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 ZHJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2023 160,105 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 142,958 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 142,916 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 136,225 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 132,497 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 125,735 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 116,726 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 110,581 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 103,121 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 103,121 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 96,505 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 88,741 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 84,047 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2012 78,139 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 67,540 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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KY08 ZHJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 KY08 ZHJ, 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 KY08 ZHJ registered?

KY08 ZHJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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