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RJ08 KNE

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

100,543 mi
Last recorded100,543 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 KNE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 100,543 miles

strong possibility of a brake fluid leak at offside rear brake, recommend closer inspection

Pass 11 Oct 2019 96,988 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n\s front off\s front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n\s front off\s front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n\s rear off\s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 96,988 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n\s front off\s front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n\s front off\s front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n\s rear off\s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 93,197 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 93,197 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 87,652 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 87,652 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 82,547 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 75,035 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jul 2014 67,024 miles

Nearside front tyre slight damage to sidewall no cord showing.

Offside front tyre starting to lightly wear on inner edge.

Pass 5 Jul 2013 57,755 miles

Nearside front tyre damage to sidewall no cord showing.

Pass 23 Jul 2012 48,059 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 36,116 miles

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

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

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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RJ08 KNE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RJ08 KNE, 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 RJ08 KNE registered?

RJ08 KNE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 May 2008.

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