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BD08 WPW

2008 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,240 mi
Last recorded114,240 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 WPW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 114,240 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2019 106,149 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 May 2019 106,146 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 May 2018 98,522 miles

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

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

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

both outter sills corroded

front tyres low on edges

Pass 8 May 2017 90,060 miles

Central Rear tyre perished

Coolant leak ()

Fail 8 May 2017 90,060 miles

Central Rear tyre perished

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 10 May 2016 82,504 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 82,504 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 May 2015 75,509 miles

both rear tyres slight cracking

Fail 19 May 2014 67,895 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

coolant level low

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

n/s/f tyre sidewall deteriorated

Pass 19 May 2014 67,895 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

coolant level low

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

n/s/f tyre sidewall deteriorated

Fail 11 Jun 2013 60,259 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Jun 2013 60,259 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 May 2012 51,207 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking/perishing

offside rear tyre cracking/perishing

Pass 6 Jun 2011 38,259 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to crack

o/s/r tyre starting to crack

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 WPW is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WPW, 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 WPW registered?

BD08 WPW is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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