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AO08 BWA

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

151,729 mi
Last recorded151,729 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 BWA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 151,729 miles

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

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

offside rear light lens defective

underbody underseal

Fail 20 Jun 2025 151,723 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

n/s/r/ and n/s/f outer sills repaired and under sealed

o/s/r/ light lens damaged

o/s/r/ outer sill repaired and under sealed

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2024 149,888 miles

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

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

Offside Front sill underseal and corroded

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 147,438 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

offside front sill damaged

Fail 17 Jun 2023 147,438 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

offside front sill damaged

Pass 8 Jul 2022 144,918 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Rear position lamp slightly cracked

Fail 8 Jul 2022 144,918 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear position lamp slightly cracked

Pass 7 Jul 2021 143,213 miles

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

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective offside front and nearside front (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 143,213 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective offside front and nearside front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 140,242 miles

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

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 6 Jul 2020 140,224 miles

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

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

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

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Mar 2019 133,182 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

near side and off side rear inner sill are slightly corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2019 133,182 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

near side and off side rear inner sill are slightly corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2018 130,181 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 130,181 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 122,722 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 122,722 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 114,305 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 106,856 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 106,856 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 98,278 miles

n/s sill damaged

Fail 28 Oct 2013 98,276 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

n/s sill damaged

Pass 15 Nov 2012 87,785 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 87,785 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 73,322 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 73,322 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 48,942 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs worn.

n/s sill damaged

Fail 4 Mar 2011 48,942 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs worn.

n/s sill damaged

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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AO08 BWA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 AO08 BWA, 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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AO08 BWA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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