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BN08 SKE

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

67,858 mi
Last recorded67,858 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 SKE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 67,858 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 62,013 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 55,784 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 54,461 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 54,461 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 52,786 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 50,758 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2021 50,719 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 49,472 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Gaiter is starting to split. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 49,472 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Gaiter is starting to split. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 46,165 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 42,406 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 42,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 38,952 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 35,124 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 31,563 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 31,563 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 26,960 miles

Nearside front, nearside rear and offside rear tyres badly perished

Pass 26 Feb 2013 22,699 miles

slight age cracking to all tyres

Pass 15 Mar 2012 18,684 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 12,951 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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BN08 SKE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 BN08 SKE, 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

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What year was BN08 SKE registered?

BN08 SKE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is BN08 SKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN08 SKE shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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