MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,686 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted securing bolt loose. (1.1.16 (c) (i))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
N/S REG PLATE LAMP OUTPUT POOR
OSR TYRE: NAIL IN TREAD - PUNCTURED
UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp BY INDICATOR (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
N/S REG PLATE LAMP OUTPUT POOR
OSR TYRE: NAIL IN TREAD - PUNCTURED
Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp BY INDICATOR (4.2.3 (c))
UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL AREA - TWO AREAS (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL AREA (SEAT MOUNTING SEAT BELT CATCH) (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE BALD - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL AREA (SEAT MOUNTING SEAT BELT CATCH) - ADVISE REPAIR (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE BALD - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
UNDERTRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL AREA (SEAT MOUNTING SEAT BELT CATCH) (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE BALD - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL AREA (SEAT MOUNTING SEAT BELT CATCH) - ADVISE REPAIR (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE BALD - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
UNDERTRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced misted (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
all tyres have stone cuts in tread
osr tyre perishing
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread cords exposed (4.1.D.1a)
Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear trim missing on handle (1.1.C.1f)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced misted (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
all tyres have stone cuts in tread
osr tyre perishing
Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front brakediscs wearing
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
osr tyre has stone cuts to treads
rear exhaust strap corrode away
Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
osr tyre has stone cuts to treads
rear exhaust strap corrode away
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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AO08 BWL is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 BWL, 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 BWL is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 March 2008.
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