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AX08 BUH

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,237 mi
Last recorded136,237 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 BUH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 136,237 miles

Exhaust mounting defective engine (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear axle (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear number plate lamp lens missing

Offside Front ABS ring swolen

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

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

both rear light units insecure but not likely to become detached

Fail 24 Jan 2024 136,237 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached light unit insecure (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached light unit insecure (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective engine (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear axle (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure light unit insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear number plate lamp lens missing

Offside Front ABS ring swolen

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure light unit insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 123,654 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2023 123,654 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 118,543 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 118,543 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 110,589 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 110,589 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 101,677 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 96,889 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 96,889 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 90,196 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 90,196 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 81,898 miles

Offside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

Fail 22 Sep 2015 81,898 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

Pass 30 Sep 2014 69,609 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Sep 2014 69,609 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Oct 2013 58,120 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012
Pass 11 Nov 2011 34,188 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 BUH is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AX08 BUH, 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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AX08 BUH is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 August 2008.

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