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BG08 WBX

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,014 mi
Last recorded106,014 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 WBX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 106,014 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipes into rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 103,622 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 103,622 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Oil leaking excessively from transmission driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer rubber mount (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 100,483 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 100,483 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 96,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lamp unit slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 96,514 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended Not releasing under tension (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lamp unit slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 89,824 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 89,152 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

clutch release bearing is noisy

Fail 28 Sep 2018 89,150 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

clutch release bearing is noisy

Pass 4 Oct 2017 87,051 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 87,051 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 77,838 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 6 Oct 2015 68,942 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 60,639 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

n/s/r wheel bearing noisy

o/s/r lamp damaged

o/s/r wheel bearing noisy

Pass 4 Oct 2013 52,769 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 52,769 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 44,352 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 41,677 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 36,024 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 3 May 2011 36,024 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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 WBX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 BG08 WBX, 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 WBX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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