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SK08 VKV

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,591 mi
Last recorded63,591 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK08 VKV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2022 63,591 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2022 63,591 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 57,637 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 54,070 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 54,067 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury bumper damaged and has sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended centre rear seat belt wont clip in on either side (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 54,034 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended both sides as marked (7.1.2 (c))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both sides (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Central all 4 treys staring to perish also both fronts starting to ware on edges 185/65/15

Offside Front suspension bumb stop missing

Pass 14 Mar 2019 51,339 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 51,339 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting OUTER SILL AS MARCKED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL AS MARCED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2018 48,815 miles

FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE DAMAGED

N/S FRONT STRUT TOP MOUNT/ BEARING STICKING ON LOCK TO LOCK

Fail 14 Mar 2018 48,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE DAMAGED

N/S FRONT STRUT TOP MOUNT/ BEARING STICKING ON LOCK TO LOCK

O/S FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE ALMOST TO EXCESS

Pass 3 Mar 2017 45,505 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 42,227 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 42,227 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 39,678 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 37,553 miles

n/s/r tyre has slight distortion on tread possible structural failure

o/s/r tyre perished on outer wall

Pass 4 Mar 2013 35,050 miles

Advise exhaust back box hanger broken.

Pass 5 Mar 2012 32,171 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 29,190 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 VKV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VKV, 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 VKV registered?

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

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