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SK08 YHC

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,678 mi
Last recorded123,678 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 123,678 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 117,449 miles

Both front coil springs fouling inner arches on full lock

Front outer sills excessively corroded, but not within any prescribed area. Rear outer sills damaged.

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring fouling sensor (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring fouling sensor (1.6 (e))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 117,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Both front coil springs fouling inner arches on full lock

Front outer sills excessively corroded, but not within any prescribed area. Rear outer sills damaged.

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring fouling sensor (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring fouling sensor (1.6 (e))

Steering rack damper bolt loose

Pass 7 Feb 2018 112,984 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 112,982 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Feb 2017 108,851 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 108,851 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 103,809 miles

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

Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

oil leak

rear exhaust mount adrift

Fail 5 Feb 2016 103,807 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

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)

oil leak

rear exhaust mount adrift

Pass 29 Jan 2015 95,687 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 85,639 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 6 Feb 2014 85,639 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Feb 2013 77,509 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 60,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 60,489 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011

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 YHC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YHC, 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 YHC registered?

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

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