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BG08 VRZ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,501 mi
Last recorded100,501 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 VRZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 100,501 miles

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 May 2018 100,501 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2017 84,559 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 84,557 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both front lamps not working (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 77,624 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 67,166 miles

rear exhaust box hanger in poor condition

Fail 17 Apr 2015 67,166 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

rear exhaust box hanger in poor condition

Pass 8 Apr 2014 56,012 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight cracking in rear nearside tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2013 44,265 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 32,675 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm tread

n/s/f wiper slightly smears screen

o/s/f wiper slightly smears screen

Pass 2 Apr 2011 15,424 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 VRZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 BG08 VRZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BG08 VRZ?

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What year was BG08 VRZ registered?

BG08 VRZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is BG08 VRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG08 VRZ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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