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CK08 VRJ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,217 mi
Last recorded99,217 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 VRJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 99,217 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 99,214 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 May 2016 84,053 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 84,048 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2015 70,558 miles

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)

Fail 11 May 2015 70,556 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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 7 May 2014 59,059 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 50,891 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 42,578 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 32,933 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 32,933 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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CK08 VRJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CK08 VRJ, 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 CK08 VRJ registered?

CK08 VRJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 May 2008.

Is CK08 VRJ safe to buy?

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