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AX08 BTZ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

90,550 mi
Last recorded90,550 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 BTZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 90,550 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 87,603 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 84,983 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 84,983 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 89,134 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 89,134 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 80,996 miles

Nearside 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 20 Jul 2018 78,940 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 65,291 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 57,251 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 57,251 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort back of drum misted with fluid (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 May 2015 51,392 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 46,817 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 10 May 2013 41,034 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 33,651 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jun 2011 28,083 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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AX08 BTZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AX08 BTZ, 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 AX08 BTZ registered?

AX08 BTZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is AX08 BTZ safe to buy?

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