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BK08 DPU

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

185,775 mi
Last recorded185,775 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 185,775 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

back box clamp corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2017 185,562 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

back box clamp corroded

Pass 24 May 2016 168,667 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s mirror case damaged

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Fail 24 May 2016 168,667 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s mirror case damaged

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2015 156,661 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Dec 2015 156,464 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 May 2015 142,765 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 142,714 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 136,634 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2014 136,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 118,680 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 107,391 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 107,391 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2013 92,263 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 May 2013 92,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2013 92,112 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 87,355 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 78,127 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 78,031 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 77,998 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 DPU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DPU, 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 DPU registered?

BK08 DPU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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