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YK08 XKJ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,509 mi
Last recorded100,509 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 XKJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 100,509 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion under vehicle front and rear

Fail 16 Oct 2023 100,507 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced full sill (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both low inner and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 97,591 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 97,591 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 93,340 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Oct 2020 90,343 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 90,155 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 86,959 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 86,959 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 79,069 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 76,321 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 69,250 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 61,692 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 61,692 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 55,028 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 55,028 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 48,213 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 40,142 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 32,266 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 23,847 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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YK08 XKJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YK08 XKJ, 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 YK08 XKJ registered?

YK08 XKJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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