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VK08 OAP

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

104,130 mi
Last recorded104,130 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 OAP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 104,130 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 103,641 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rust on outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 94,576 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 94,576 miles

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 86,112 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 10 Nov 2021 86,112 miles

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

Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 1 Dec 2020 79,488 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 79,488 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 66,894 miles

Front under tray fitted

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jun 2019 66,894 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Front under tray fitted

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 52,253 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 52,253 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 50,138 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 50,113 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 42,304 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 42,304 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 5.59, limit is 3.00 (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 37,567 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 37,567 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 34,936 miles

1.All four tyres cracked - rears more so. 2.Rear siloencer mounting strap corroded and fractured.

Pass 20 Mar 2014 30,690 miles

1.All four tyres cracking on sidewalls. 2.Rear silencer mounting strap in poor condition.

Pass 21 Mar 2013 26,650 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 22,411 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 22,411 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 16,388 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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VK08 OAP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VK08 OAP, 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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VK08 OAP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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