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MJ08 KYY

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,193 mi
Last recorded99,193 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 KYY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 99,193 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 93,082 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust bracket partially broken but system still secure due to multiple hangers

bodywork damaged no sharpe edges

clutch pedal rubber missing

lower sills starting to bleb under repair paint

minor leak fumes under bonnet

trubo intake seal split

underbody surface corrosion

wipers slight smear

Fail 18 Nov 2024 93,082 miles

Rear Inner Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust bracket partially broken but system still secure due to multiple hangers

bodywork damaged no sharpe edges

clutch pedal rubber missing

lower sills starting to bleb under repair paint

minor leak fumes under bonnet

trubo intake seal split

underbody surface corrosion

wipers slight smear

Pass 4 Dec 2023 87,597 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2023 87,477 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front and rear outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 81,740 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 81,739 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 72,752 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 64,349 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

rear exhaust hanger broken but the system is adequately supported

Pass 22 May 2019 49,180 miles

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

no spare in spare wheel carrier

Fail 16 May 2019 49,069 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 1.80 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill within 30cm of seat mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill within 30cm of seat mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

no spare in spare wheel carrier

Pass 5 May 2018 40,469 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 36,904 miles

spare, o/s/f & n/s/r tyres starting to crack

Pass 16 May 2016 36,161 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 28,669 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 25,696 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 23,137 miles

nearside front tyre cut on side wall

Fail 16 May 2013 23,137 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

nearside front tyre cut on side wall

Pass 11 May 2012 19,160 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 14,000 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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MJ08 KYY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 MJ08 KYY, 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 MJ08 KYY registered?

MJ08 KYY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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