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BD08 CTO

2008 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,104 mi
Last recorded92,104 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 CTO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 92,104 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 88,604 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres treads worn on edges

Fail 5 Sep 2022 88,604 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres treads worn on edges

Pass 3 Sep 2021 80,256 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both front outer sill panels corroded/weak

Fail 2 Sep 2021 80,254 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

both front outer sill panels corroded/weak

Pass 12 Nov 2020 76,695 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases gasket/seal missing (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres treads slightly worn on edges

Fail 12 Nov 2020 76,695 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases gasket/seal missing (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres treads slightly worn on edges

Pass 19 Nov 2019 70,083 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 64,200 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 56,841 miles

Offside Outer constant velocity joints gaiter slightly loose on its mounting

Pass 8 Nov 2016 51,499 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel arch plastic covers loose

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre pressure down ()

Pass 9 Nov 2015 43,839 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 37,218 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 31,088 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 30,096 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 30,096 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 26,401 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 4 Jul 2011 19,011 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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BD08 CTO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BD08 CTO, 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 BD08 CTO registered?

BD08 CTO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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