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BF08 FTC

2008 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

24,619 mi
Last recorded24,619 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 FTC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 24,619 miles

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

general corrosion to suspension

Fail 13 Feb 2026 24,619 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

general corrosion to suspension

Pass 14 Feb 2025 24,025 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly loose both sides (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 23,477 miles

Auxiliary belt/pulley noisy

Nearside Rear Outer Door handle stiff/sticking, but still readily opens

Rear Brakes noisy when applied (drums fitted)

Pass 9 Feb 2023 22,821 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 22,809 miles

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Boot lock/switch Intermittent fault

Rear Brakes noisy when applied (drums fitted)

Pass 23 Feb 2022 22,225 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 22,225 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 21,631 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 20,732 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 19,860 miles

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 19,033 miles

Rear tyres have cracks in side walls

Pass 20 Feb 2017 18,023 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 16,657 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 15,317 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 13,799 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 12,116 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 10,518 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 8,638 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 FTC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Blue 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 BF08 FTC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF08 FTC registered?

BF08 FTC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is BF08 FTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF08 FTC 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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