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RF08 KPJ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

138,493 mi
Last recorded138,493 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 KPJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 138,493 miles

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

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2024 137,638 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 120,711 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component switch (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 119,939 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component switch (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 102,937 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 102,539 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 81,291 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 79,131 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 75,735 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2020 75,592 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 71,760 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 71,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 67,906 miles

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing outer edge. worn to secondary rubber

exhaust system badly corroded middle box void of outer skin

Fail 14 Feb 2018 67,906 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing outer edge. worn to secondary rubber

exhaust system badly corroded middle box void of outer skin

Pass 24 Feb 2017 62,344 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 62,341 miles

Nearside Inner Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 18 Feb 2016 56,052 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear box tail pipe cracked

exhaust rear bracket broken

Pass 17 Feb 2015 48,287 miles

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

front brake pads look low

Pass 19 Feb 2014 41,149 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 32,392 miles

front discs worn

nearside rear tyre in poor condition

offside front tyre in poor condition

Pass 8 Mar 2012 23,690 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 18,970 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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RF08 KPJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RF08 KPJ, 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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RF08 KPJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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