MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,165 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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
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
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))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)
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)
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)
exhaust rear box holding bracket broken yellow marked
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
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
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)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
n/s front tyre tread surface uneven.
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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