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BF08 AZP

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,917 mi
Last recorded63,917 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 AZP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 63,917 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 63,917 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 60,701 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2024 60,701 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 57,455 miles

Central Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 57,455 miles

Central Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension rod corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 53,106 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 53,106 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 49,904 miles

Rear exhaust mounting corroded but secure

Pass 10 Feb 2020 47,646 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 47,534 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2019 44,090 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 39,646 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 39,645 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive 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)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 35,558 miles

Central Front Oil leak oil filter housing ()

Nearside Rear tyre cracking around outer wall

Offside Front tyre cracking around outer wall

Fail 20 Feb 2017 35,558 miles

Central Front Oil leak oil filter housing ()

Nearside Rear tyre cracking around outer wall

Offside Front tyre cracking around outer wall

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 30,405 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 26,035 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 26,035 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 19,572 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 15,103 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 15,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre has sidewall damaged 185/65/15 88H 022540

offside front tyre is cracking 185/65/15H 022540

offside rear tyre is cracking 185/65/15 88H 022540

Pass 28 Feb 2012 12,692 miles

nearside front tyre has sidewall damaged 185/65/15 88H 022540

nearside rear tyre is cracking 185/65/15 88H 022540

Fail 28 Feb 2012 12,692 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

advised s and g check

nearside front tyre has sidewall damaged 185/65/15 88H 022540

nearside rear tyre is cracking 185/65/15 88H 022540

Pass 11 Feb 2011 9,722 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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BF08 AZP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BF08 AZP, 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 BF08 AZP registered?

BF08 AZP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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