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NJ08 KBZ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,735 mi
Last recorded126,735 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ08 KBZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 126,735 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 119,043 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 119,043 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 110,085 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 110,085 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 May 2017 96,154 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 96,154 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2016 81,747 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2016 81,747 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2015 69,248 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 53,095 miles

rear exhaust silencer securing braket broken

Fail 24 Jan 2014 53,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust silencer securing braket broken

Pass 25 Jan 2013 42,715 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Jan 2012 24,434 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 17,222 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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NJ08 KBZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NJ08 KBZ, 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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NJ08 KBZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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