MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,063 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill split open (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot band (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Spare tyre defective spare missing ()
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner disc surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks and splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks and splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly affecting beam pattern and light intensity (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly affecting beam pattern and light intensity (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear Shroud covering lamp units damaged and slightly insecure (4.7.1 (a))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Leaking/insecure needs re-banding. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly affecting beam pattern and light intensity (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly affecting beam pattern and light intensity (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear Shroud covering lamp units damaged and slightly insecure (4.7.1 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Shroud missing from rear registration plate lights, does not appear to show white light to the rear at time of test
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Shroud missing from rear registration plate lights, does not appear to show white light to the rear at time of test
Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on the inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear wiper blade is deteriorated
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
both rear tyres perished
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
both rear tyres perished
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished (4.1.E.1)
mil light on
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished (4.1.E.1)
mil light on
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished (4.1.E.1)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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BF08 BAO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 BF08 BAO, 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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BF08 BAO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 March 2008.
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