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NJ08 KDU

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,301 mi
Last recorded85,301 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ08 KDU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2026 85,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

both undersills outersills and lower suspension arms corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2025 79,757 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 79,753 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2024 68,148 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 68,148 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 53,366 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 53,364 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 48,820 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 44,665 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 42,912 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 40,636 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 38,871 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2018 38,869 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 35,535 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 35,533 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 33,042 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 27,678 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 26,106 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 23,534 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 20,908 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 18,628 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 15,437 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 KDU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NJ08 KDU, 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 NJ08 KDU registered?

NJ08 KDU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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