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AO08 BXA

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,858 mi
Last recorded105,858 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 BXA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2023 105,858 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective rear mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 87,729 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 77,652 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 77,651 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 74,198 miles

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

Spare tyre defective under inflated ()

Pass 22 Jan 2019 69,653 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 64,405 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2018 64,377 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion both lower bars (2.4.E.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 57,066 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear slight damage to lamp lens

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

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion both (2.4.E.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 47,912 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion both upper bars (2.4.E.1b)

both front & offside rear tyre outer walls perished

Fail 25 Jan 2016 47,893 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion both upper bars (2.4.E.1b)

both front & offside rear tyre outer walls perished

Pass 23 Jan 2015 42,775 miles

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

front tyre outer walls slightly perished

front wishbone rear inner bushes starting to seperate from inner pins

rear tyre inner & outer walls perished (quite significant)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 38,694 miles

rear tyres slightly perished & cracked

Fail 25 Jan 2013 36,138 miles

Front brake discs worn thin

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 36,138 miles

Front brake discs worn thin

Fail 30 Jan 2012 32,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 32,490 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 29,096 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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AO08 BXA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BXA, 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 AO08 BXA registered?

AO08 BXA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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