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SK08 YHB

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

127,100 mi
Last recorded127,100 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 127,100 miles

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 127,094 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 123,713 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2021 123,713 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2019 117,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Dec 2019 117,979 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both front outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 110,919 miles

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

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both front top bearing (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Dec 2018 110,919 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both front top bearing (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 101,292 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front Outer sill slightly corroded

Offside Front Outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2017 101,292 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front Outer sill slightly corroded

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

Offside Front Outer sill slightly corroded

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 87,426 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 87,426 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 73,029 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2014 55,966 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 55,966 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 48,874 miles

oil leak

under tray damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2013 42,387 miles

rear exhaust been repaired

Pass 2 Mar 2012 35,664 miles

front brakes suspect worn

rear exhaust been repaired

Pass 17 Feb 2011 26,769 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 YHB 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 63.2%.

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

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