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AP08 BSU

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

184,048 mi
Last recorded184,048 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 BSU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2020 184,048 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jun 2019 174,338 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine has a rattling noise

Fail 13 Jun 2019 174,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted wheel outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing badly!! (5.2.3 (e))

e.m.l warning light on pre 01/07/2008

engine has a rattling noise

Pass 19 Jun 2018 161,320 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2018 161,320 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 146,927 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 132,611 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 117,265 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 101,116 miles

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

nearside rear axle bearing has wear rear wheel starting to lean inwards

Pass 17 Jun 2013 92,246 miles

Rear exhaust hanger broken but system still being adequately supported

Tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Jul 2011 85,980 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 85,980 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 BSU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AP08 BSU, 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 AP08 BSU registered?

AP08 BSU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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