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WU08 KHJ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

138,925 mi
Last recorded138,925 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 KHJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 138,925 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 127,600 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 127,600 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 116,826 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 116,826 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 103,418 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 90,919 miles

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

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

Front brake discs lipped and worn

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 90,919 miles

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

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

Front brake discs lipped and worn

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2015 78,389 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 69,128 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 58,828 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust hanger broken but system adequatly supported

Pass 21 Mar 2012 48,423 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 36,352 miles

Small cracks in outer walls of both rear tyres

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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WU08 KHJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel 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 WU08 KHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WU08 KHJ?

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What year was WU08 KHJ registered?

WU08 KHJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is WU08 KHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU08 KHJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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