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BJ08 NDO

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,849 mi
Last recorded69,849 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 NDO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 69,849 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer sill is holed due to corrosion but just out side of prescribed area.

Fail 16 Sep 2025 69,815 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Rear silencer. (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer sill is holed due to corrosion but just out side of prescribed area.

Pass 19 Sep 2024 65,095 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Sill is holed due to corrosion but not within 30cm of a prescribed area.

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

Rear exhaust bracket is broken but system is still adequately supported.

Fail 19 Sep 2024 65,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Sill is holed due to corrosion but not within 30cm of a prescribed area.

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

Rear exhaust bracket is broken but system is still adequately supported.

Pass 18 Sep 2023 60,817 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer bracket is broken but system is adequately supported.

Fail 15 Sep 2023 60,814 miles

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

Power steering component leaking Requires further investigation to find what component is leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and perished in main tread 185/65X15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and perished in main tread 185/65X15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 54,862 miles

Central Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 48,136 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 41,528 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 36,174 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 36,169 miles

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 30,111 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 26,466 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 26,466 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 23,017 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 19,489 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 16,533 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 14,179 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 11,308 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 7,945 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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BJ08 NDO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 BJ08 NDO, 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 BJ08 NDO registered?

BJ08 NDO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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