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AO08 BXM

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

40,090 mi
Last recorded40,090 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 BXM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 40,090 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 40,089 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 37,221 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked sidewall & Over 10 year old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 35,266 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight leak from power steering pipe to rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 34,579 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 33,213 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

nearside rear tyre becoming perished/cracked around tread and sidewalls

Pass 17 Jan 2018 31,718 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear tyre becoming perished

Fail 17 Jan 2018 31,717 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear tyre becoming perished

Pass 10 Feb 2017 30,680 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 28,013 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 25,204 miles

Exhaust centre section deteriorated

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 22,215 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 18,741 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 13 Feb 2012 15,459 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 11,943 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 BXM is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AO08 BXM, 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 BXM registered?

AO08 BXM is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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