MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,228 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front Headlamps Misted Over (4.1.4 (b))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S/F Sill Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Oil Leaks Present (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Bumper damaged
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack/pipes (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Sponge type bump stops starting to perish
Central Power steering component leaking Leaking from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Spare tyre defective ()
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front bumper damaged offside.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front brake pipe corroded.
Slight oil leak on engine.
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front bumper damaged offside.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front brake pipe corroded.
Slight oil leak on engine.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear tyre worn/wearing on edges of tread.
Offside Front brake pipe corroded.
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Slight oil leak on gearbox.
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear tyre worn/wearing on edges of tread.
Offside Front brake pipe corroded.
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Slight oil leak on gearbox.
Nearside Rear tyre worn.
Offside & nearside front tyres worn, wearing on edges of treads.
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear tyre worn.
Offside & nearside front tyres worn, wearing on edges of treads.
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside front tyre, slight wearing on inner edge of tread.
Offside front tyre worn, wearing on edges of tread.
Rear exhaust strap deteriorated.
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside front tyre, slight wearing on inner edge of tread.
Offside front tyre worn, wearing on edges of tread.
Rear exhaust strap deteriorated.
Exhaust rear silencer, support strap deteriorating/corroded.
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust rear silencer, support strap deteriorating/corroded.
Rear exhaust silencer, mounting strap corroded/deteriorated.
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Rear exhaust silencer, mounting strap corroded/deteriorated.
Rear exhaust silencer, support strap deteriorated.
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear exhaust band is broken
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside front tyre is cracking 185/65/15 88H 022540
rear exhaust band is broken
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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BK08 CCV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 CCV, 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 CCV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 March 2008.
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