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YR08 KWJ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,206 mi
Last recorded62,206 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 KWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 8 Jul 2022 62,206 miles

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

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2021 48,309 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 43,035 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 41,357 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 39,137 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 36,551 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 32,647 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 29,103 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 25,977 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 21,714 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 17,853 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 13,265 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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YR08 KWJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YR08 KWJ, 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 YR08 KWJ registered?

YR08 KWJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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