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BD08 GYX

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

150,876 mi
Last recorded150,876 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 GYX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2021 150,876 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 147,732 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 143,220 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 138,979 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 135,186 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Mar 2017 135,170 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65 r15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

coil spring broken may need strut and top mount aswell possibly damaged (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre damaged but not showing cords spring been rubbing on tread

Nearside Rear tyre low in pressure

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Apr 2016 126,796 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2016 126,769 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

engine oil leak

tow bar wiring laying on rear exhaust

Fail 18 Apr 2015 120,756 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 120,756 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 111,352 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 104,502 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front wipers smeering

the strap holding the exshaust back box is corroded

Fail 16 May 2013 104,502 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

front wipers smeering

the strap holding the exshaust back box is corroded

Pass 18 May 2012 95,763 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 May 2012 95,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2011 84,370 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

spare tyre close to legal limit

Fail 10 May 2011 84,370 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

spare tyre close to legal limit

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 GYX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BD08 GYX, 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 GYX registered?

BD08 GYX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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