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BF08 NCX

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,910 mi
Last recorded164,910 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 NCX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 164,910 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 164,910 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 144,782 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 144,782 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 125,475 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 125,239 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 103,432 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 77,633 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 52,716 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 52,716 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 52,641 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 42,790 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 NCX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BF08 NCX, 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 NCX registered?

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

Is BF08 NCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF08 NCX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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