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BF08 NCV

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

61,341 mi
Last recorded61,341 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 NCV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 61,341 miles

Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 59,649 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s and o/s outer sills been repaired and under sealed

Pass 15 Feb 2023 57,179 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 15 Feb 2023 57,174 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure outer sill corroded 30 cm from seat frame (6.2.5 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 Feb 2022 54,688 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 52,225 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 50,142 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 46,440 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 42,971 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 42,971 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 38,891 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 34,878 miles

front and o/s rear tyres very badly deteriorated

Pass 19 Feb 2015 30,365 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 26,228 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 21,903 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 17,237 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 13,113 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 NCV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 NCV, 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 NCV registered?

BF08 NCV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is BF08 NCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF08 NCV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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