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AO08 BXB

2008 Citroen C-crosser

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

141,368 mi
Last recorded141,368 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C-crosser87,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 BXB
MakeCitroen
ModelC-crosser
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 141,368 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Folding mechanism faulty ()

Offside Front Locking wheel nut has minor damage

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Has all over corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 12 Feb 2024 141,276 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Arm also corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Height sensor connector arm broken (4.1.5 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Folding mechanism faulty ()

Offside Front Locking wheel nut has minor damage

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Has all over corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 9 Feb 2023 135,144 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All over corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 6 Feb 2023 135,080 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All over corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 4 Feb 2022 125,880 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 120,735 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 120,715 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 113,875 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 105,652 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 105,277 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 93,482 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished with deep stone cuts

Fail 20 Feb 2017 93,482 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished with deep stone cuts

Pass 17 Feb 2016 83,175 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner on limit (3.5.1g)

both rear disc inner faces corroding/wearing/ marked

front brakedisc inner faces corroding

osf tyre wearing edge

towbar ball removed

Pass 3 Mar 2015 73,756 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 73,756 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2014 63,148 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 18 Feb 2013 53,050 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Feb 2012 43,105 miles

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

stone cuts to osf tyre tread

Pass 2 Feb 2011 32,159 miles

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

How Reliable is the Citroen C-crosser?

Based on 49,278 MOT tests across 3,053 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
7,829
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
3,053
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 792
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 713
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 688
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 567
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AO08 BXB is a 2008 Citroen C-crosser in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2008 Citroen C-crosser models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 87,320 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 C-crosser fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO08 BXB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C-crosser typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Citroen C-crosser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO08 BXB is a 2008 Citroen C-crosser, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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