MOT Status
ValidMileage
118,720 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component missing bump stop. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension component missing bump stop. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 2mm and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 2mm and slightly oval (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
rear exhaust section suspended by wire.
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BJ08 SDY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 BJ08 SDY, 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 SDY registered?
BJ08 SDY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2008.
Is BJ08 SDY safe to buy?
The MOT history for BJ08 SDY shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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