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SK08 KUB

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

131,249 mi
Last recorded131,249 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK08 KUB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 131,249 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 125,023 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2020 125,023 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and outer (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and outer (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 114,899 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 114,899 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017
Pass 7 Dec 2016 96,291 miles

cover fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2016 96,291 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cover fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2016 92,475 miles

Evidence of slight rub mark on nearside rear inner arch guard but wheel not fouling at time of test

Front brake pads starting to get low

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box strap heavily corroded and snapped

Undertray damaged and held up with temporary fixings

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

Fail 26 Jan 2016 92,475 miles

Evidence of slight rub mark on nearside rear inner arch guard but wheel not fouling at time of test

Front brake pads starting to get low

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box strap heavily corroded and snapped

Undertray damaged and held up with temporary fixings

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 87,925 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

advanced freeplay on park brake lever (would benefit from some adjustment)

front brake discs are slightly worn and corroded

front brake pads wearing slightly low

rear exhaust mounting strap is heavily corroded and broken (not insecure or likely to fall off)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 87,830 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

advanced freeplay on park brake lever (would benefit from some adjustment)

front brake discs are slightly worn and corroded

front brake pads wearing slightly low

offside rear tyre is heavily perished through its tread

rear exhaust mounting strap is heavily corroded and broken (not insecure or likely to fall off)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 82,608 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 76,581 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 73,205 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 67,459 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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SK08 KUB is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey 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 SK08 KUB, 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 SK08 KUB registered?

SK08 KUB is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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