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BD08 LRZ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

83,905 mi
Last recorded83,905 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 LRZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 83,905 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 81,659 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 78,961 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 75,643 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 75,643 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 26 May 2022 71,712 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 71,712 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2021 67,437 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 64,611 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 61,174 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 57,357 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 52,523 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 47,313 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 42,338 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 42,338 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2014 36,217 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 31,544 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 26,647 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear of exhaust system corroded

nearside rear tyre punctured also not repairable

Pass 24 May 2011 20,709 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 LRZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LRZ, 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 LRZ registered?

BD08 LRZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 June 2008.

Is BD08 LRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD08 LRZ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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