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BK08 CAE

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

79,100 mi
Last recorded79,100 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 CAE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 79,100 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 76,438 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 74,237 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 71,439 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 66,909 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 61,583 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 61,583 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 56,156 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 54,829 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 53,917 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 47,700 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 38,268 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyre sidewalls cracked

Pass 19 Mar 2013 38,268 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyre sidewalls cracked

Pass 16 Mar 2012 27,319 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 18,243 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 18,243 miles

Offside 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.

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 CAE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CAE, 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 CAE registered?

BK08 CAE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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The MOT history for BK08 CAE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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