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AB08 BNH

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

134,327 mi
Last recorded134,327 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 BNH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 134,327 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 132,689 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 130,500 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shocks have slightly worn bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 130,473 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced hole in sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced 2 holes in sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shocks have worn bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 128,781 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 126,758 miles

Offside Front Outer sill corroded & holed but not within 30cm of a prescribed area

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 126,662 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Corroded & holed within 30cm (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp By fog lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp By fog lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Corroded & holed within 30cm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp By fog lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded & holed but not within 30cm of a prescribed area

Pass 12 Aug 2020 124,963 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2020 124,958 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 123,021 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 121,018 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 111,266 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 111,235 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 101,597 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 91,022 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 82,962 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 78,171 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 23 Jun 2014 78,171 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 17 Jun 2013 72,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 72,062 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 61,986 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 47,624 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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AB08 BNH is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AB08 BNH, 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 AB08 BNH registered?

AB08 BNH is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 August 2008.

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