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BK08 CCV

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

118,228 mi
Last recorded118,228 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 CCV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2024 118,228 miles

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))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 111,977 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 105,604 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 9 Apr 2021 99,654 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2021 99,590 miles

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 ()

Pass 7 Apr 2020 94,095 miles

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.

Fail 4 Apr 2020 94,050 miles

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.

Pass 4 Apr 2019 87,579 miles

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.

Fail 2 Apr 2019 87,576 miles

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.

Pass 30 Mar 2018 80,777 miles

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)

Fail 30 Mar 2018 80,777 miles

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)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 72,875 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 64,130 miles

Nearside front tyre, slight wearing on inner edge of tread.

Offside front tyre worn, wearing on edges of tread.

Rear exhaust strap deteriorated.

Fail 6 Apr 2016 64,130 miles

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.

Pass 9 Apr 2015 55,499 miles

Exhaust rear silencer, support strap deteriorating/corroded.

Fail 9 Apr 2015 55,498 miles

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

Exhaust rear silencer, support strap deteriorating/corroded.

Pass 10 Apr 2014 45,754 miles

Rear exhaust silencer, mounting strap corroded/deteriorated.

Fail 9 Apr 2014 45,754 miles

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.

Pass 27 Mar 2013 41,615 miles

Rear exhaust silencer, support strap deteriorated.

Pass 27 Mar 2012 36,298 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust band is broken

Fail 27 Mar 2012 36,298 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 29,349 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 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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What year was BK08 CCV registered?

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

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