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SK08 VKL

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2021
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

111,037 mi
Last recorded111,037 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 111,037 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 107,017 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 107,011 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 107,009 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour nsf (4.4.3 (a))

Direction indicator incorrect colour osf (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow osf (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting nsf sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting osf sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 2 x rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nsr tyre has signs of wear ( runflat)

Osr tyre has signs of wear ( worn on edges

engine oil leak

osf fog light lenz broken

osf tyre has signs of wear ( run flat)

rear wiper blade missing

Pass 21 Apr 2018 98,667 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both sills damaged at jacking points

offside front fog lamp lens brocken

rear exhaust band brocken, still supported

Fail 10 Apr 2018 98,661 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint pipe attachment on steering rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both sills damaged at jacking points

offside front fog lamp lens brocken

rear exhaust band brocken, still supported

Pass 4 Apr 2017 91,906 miles

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

REAR EXHAUST SUPPORT BROKEN

Fail 4 Apr 2017 91,906 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

REAR EXHAUST SUPPORT BROKEN

Pass 6 Apr 2016 85,829 miles

rear silencer exhaust strap broken

Fail 6 Apr 2016 85,829 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear silencer exhaust strap broken

Pass 1 Apr 2015 78,133 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

rear silencer strap broken

Fail 1 Apr 2015 78,133 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

rear silencer strap broken

Fail 1 Apr 2014 71,075 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)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 71,075 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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 60,798 miles

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

Oil leak

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 13 Mar 2013 60,798 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 49,788 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

exhaust backbox bracket broken.

Fail 15 Mar 2011 40,275 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 40,275 miles

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

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 VKL is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 SK08 VKL, 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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SK08 VKL is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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