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BK08 CAA

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

68,396 mi
Last recorded68,396 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 CAA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 68,396 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 59,367 miles

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

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

rear number plate poor

Pass 8 Aug 2024 45,460 miles

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes poor

lip on front discs

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre starting to crack

rear number plate poor

slight play in nearside steering rack side arm

Pass 9 Aug 2023 33,627 miles

front brake discs & pads worn

front coil springs corroded

front wiper blades poor

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush poor

offside rear tyre starting to crack

rear number plate poor

Fail 9 Aug 2023 33,627 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake discs & pads worn

front coil springs corroded

front wiper blades poor

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush poor

offside rear tyre starting to crack

rear number plate poor

Pass 16 Aug 2022 32,709 miles

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

front coil springs corroded

front wiper blades poor

rear number plate poor

Fail 16 Aug 2022 32,709 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front coil springs corroded

front wiper blades poor

rear number plate poor

Pass 14 Aug 2021 31,544 miles

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes poor

rear number plate poor

wiper blades poor

Fail 13 Aug 2021 31,544 miles

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

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes poor

rear number plate poor

wiper blades poor

Pass 11 Aug 2020 30,672 miles

Nearside Lower Arm Bushes Slightly Split.

Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded.

Pass 16 Apr 2019 29,041 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on edges & starting to crack

slight noise from nearside front top suspension mount

slight play in nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush

Pass 12 Apr 2018 26,873 miles

Offside Front Tyre Starting To Wear On Inner Edge.

Rear Tyres Cracking In Tread. (185/65 R15).

Pass 6 Apr 2017 24,902 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 21,637 miles

Offside Front slight play front wheel

Pass 12 Mar 2015 17,942 miles

rear exhaust strap corroded but silencer well supported

Pass 14 Mar 2014 15,131 miles

N/s + o/s front tyres cracking visible sidewall to tread.

Rear silencer. rear mounting band broken.

Pass 20 Mar 2013 12,937 miles

N/s front tyre cracked on sidewall.

Pass 23 Mar 2012 11,052 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 8,656 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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BK08 CAA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 BK08 CAA, 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 BK08 CAA registered?

BK08 CAA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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