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BG08 JXX

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

116,888 mi
Last recorded116,888 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 JXX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2021 116,888 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2021 116,888 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 110,397 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 110,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 101,506 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 101,498 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 24 Feb 2018 93,513 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 90,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHED AND CRACKING IN TREAD

Pass 28 Sep 2016 80,877 miles

Nearside Front side repeater lense missing

Offside Front tyre worn low on shoulders.

Oil leak ()

Rear wiper blade split

chip in windscreen

Fail 28 Sep 2016 80,877 miles

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

Nearside Front side repeater lense missing

Offside Front tyre worn low on shoulders.

Oil leak ()

Rear wiper blade split

chip in windscreen

Pass 28 Oct 2015 65,914 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 65,914 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 46,925 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 46,925 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 12 May 2014 45,201 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2014 45,201 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 38,901 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 31,907 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 31,907 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2011 24,014 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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BG08 JXX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 BG08 JXX, 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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BG08 JXX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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