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CE08 XSK

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

131,512 mi
Last recorded131,512 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 XSK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 131,512 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 127,643 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 127,643 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 117,741 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 116,881 miles

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 104,887 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 104,796 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 100,678 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 100,677 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 89,665 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 81,698 miles

advise rear exhaust barket corroedd

Pass 25 Feb 2014 75,260 miles

frt brake discs corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2013 67,218 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 67,218 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 51,089 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 37,660 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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CE08 XSK is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CE08 XSK, 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 CE08 XSK registered?

CE08 XSK is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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