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BK08 BZW

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

138,165 mi
Last recorded138,165 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 BZW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 138,165 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 138,165 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 120,869 miles

Front Oil leak

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.0mm and worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front rack end has slight play

Offside Rear Sill damaged

Offside Rear Tyre feathering on inner edge

Rear Rear silencer tatty

Fail 10 Jul 2019 120,868 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Oil leak

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.0mm and worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front rack end has slight play

Offside Rear Sill damaged

Offside Rear Tyre feathering on inner edge

Rear Rear silencer tatty

Pass 15 Feb 2019 107,943 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 90,624 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 90,624 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2017 74,955 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 74,954 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 55,222 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2017 55,093 miles

exhaust rear box holding bracket broken yellow marked

Fail 5 Feb 2017 55,093 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

exhaust rear box holding bracket broken yellow marked

Pass 2 Dec 2015 50,101 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 50,101 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 46,226 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 46,226 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 42,396 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 42,391 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 39,239 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 35,560 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 13 Mar 2012 35,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Mar 2011 28,785 miles

n/s front tyre tread surface uneven.

Fail 9 Mar 2011 28,785 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s front tyre tread surface uneven.

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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BK08 BZW is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 BK08 BZW, 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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BK08 BZW is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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