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NJ08 KFP

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,132 mi
Last recorded73,132 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ08 KFP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 73,132 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 71,585 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 71,583 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid wheel (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 70,444 miles

engine covers undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2022 68,942 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 68,942 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 67,463 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 66,308 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 65,216 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 63,658 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 63,658 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 61,858 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 61,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 59,620 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 57,400 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 54,211 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 51,528 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 49,691 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 49,691 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 49,039 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

middle and rear exhaust corroded

spare tyre missing

Fail 14 Mar 2012 49,039 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

middle and rear exhaust corroded

spare tyre missing

Pass 1 Feb 2011 37,684 miles

rear wiper is split

spare wheel missing

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 KFP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol 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 KFP, 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 KFP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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