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AP08 BPV

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,682 mi
Last recorded122,682 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 BPV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 122,682 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 92,341 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced From front to rear. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 90,640 miles

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

Central Rear axle corroded

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 8,929 miles

DIGIT MISSING FROM DIGITAL ODOMETER READING

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 8,926 miles

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

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

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

DIGIT MISSING FROM DIGITAL ODOMETER READING

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 87,624 miles

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

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

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

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

WELDING REPAIRS TO O/S AND N/S SILLS COVERED IN SEALANT

Fail 4 Dec 2020 87,619 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt CLIP MISSING, INNER (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

WELDING REPAIRS TO O/S AND N/S SILLS COVERED IN SEALANT

Pass 4 Dec 2019 84,354 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 84,354 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 76,765 miles

front wiperblades deteriorating

Fail 6 Nov 2018 76,761 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front wiperblades deteriorating

Pass 23 Jan 2018 71,031 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 71,031 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 64,762 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 64,762 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 58,370 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 58,370 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 50,266 miles

front brakediscs wearing

osf tyre has thorn in inner wall

rear exhaust strap corroded away

Pass 10 Jan 2014 41,893 miles

rear exhaust strap corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2014 41,893 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear exhaust strap corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2013 34,347 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

all tyres have walls perishing

rear tyres wearing

Fail 23 Jan 2013 34,347 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

all tyres have walls perishing

rear tyres wearing

Pass 2 Feb 2012 27,755 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 18,868 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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AP08 BPV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AP08 BPV, 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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AP08 BPV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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