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SK08 VKW

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

89,891 mi
Last recorded89,891 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 89,891 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 89,889 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 87,518 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2023 87,514 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 86,482 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Jun 2022 86,482 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jun 2021 76,727 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Signs of fluid on steering rack but visibkle leaks

Fail 3 Jun 2021 76,727 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust corroded

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

Signs of fluid on steering rack but visibkle leaks

Pass 1 Jun 2020 73,018 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 69,749 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes coated in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

underside of vehicle coated in thick underseal

Pass 30 May 2018 66,167 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill holed out with prescribed areas

Fail 30 May 2018 66,167 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer sill holed out with prescribed areas

Pass 27 Jun 2017 63,962 miles

both sills blistering

slight seepage from steering rack joint

Pass 23 May 2016 48,261 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 39,411 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 31,245 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 24,736 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 22,820 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 21,788 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 VKW is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VKW, 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 VKW registered?

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

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