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SP08 TFK

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

64,530 mi
Last recorded64,530 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 TFK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 64,530 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 61,581 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 56,234 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 53,245 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 43,983 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 43,549 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 43,549 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 39,548 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 34,981 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 34,978 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2016 31,991 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 31,820 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 May 2015 30,918 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 30,165 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 30,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 28,712 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 27,536 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 27,412 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2011 20,495 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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SP08 TFK is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SP08 TFK, 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 SP08 TFK registered?

SP08 TFK is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 March 2008.

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