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BF08 NZP

2008 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,671 mi
Last recorded167,671 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 NZP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 167,671 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 160,869 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 153,411 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 153,411 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 143,635 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 143,635 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 132,199 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 121,987 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 113,289 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 102,314 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 93,489 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 86,472 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 86,472 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 77,583 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 69,400 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 59,792 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 50,714 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 50,712 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 41,554 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 31,217 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 NZP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NZP, 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 NZP registered?

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

Is BF08 NZP safe to buy?

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