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SK58 VGE

2008 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,059 mi
Last recorded112,059 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK58 VGE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 112,059 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 112,056 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 99,447 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 99,447 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 87,817 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)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 87,817 miles

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

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 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)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 77,028 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 77,020 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 65,050 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 65,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 52,007 miles

rear exhaust hanger strap broken

Fail 9 Apr 2015 52,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust hanger strap broken

Pass 17 Mar 2014 33,961 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 19,994 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 17,755 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 13,880 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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SK58 VGE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol 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 SK58 VGE, 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 SK58 VGE registered?

SK58 VGE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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