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VK08 UZF

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,975 mi
Last recorded85,975 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2015
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 UZF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2015 85,975 miles

o/s/r outer sill damaged at rear

rear silencer deteriated

Pass 5 Mar 2014 79,364 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r sill damaged

Fail 5 Mar 2014 79,364 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s/r sill damaged

Pass 25 Mar 2013 71,171 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 71,171 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 65,018 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 58,308 miles

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

both front tyres getting low

both rear tyre have uneven block wear and n/s/r getting low

front brakes getting thin

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 UZF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UZF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK08 UZF registered?

VK08 UZF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 April 2008.

Is VK08 UZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK08 UZF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VK08 UZF have outstanding finance?

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