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BF08 ZNM

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,382 mi
Last recorded111,382 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 ZNM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2022 111,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust bracket broken

Fail 10 May 2022 111,381 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 6.3 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 30 Apr 2021 82,206 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 82,206 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2020 59,107 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 57,803 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted covering some items

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 53,495 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 53,493 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 50,774 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 47,448 miles

Engine covers and under sheilds fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Feb 2015 45,600 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Feb 2014 40,964 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Feb 2014 40,933 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2013 36,487 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2012 28,735 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 20,036 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 ZNM is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZNM, 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 ZNM registered?

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

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