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BD08 UGA

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,570 mi
Last recorded63,570 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 UGA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2015 63,570 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 63,354 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

side windows excessively tinted

Pass 28 May 2014 56,410 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2013 47,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 31 May 2013 47,927 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 39,651 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 30,363 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)

Fail 20 May 2011 30,363 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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)

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 UGA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UGA, 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 UGA registered?

BD08 UGA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is BD08 UGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD08 UGA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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