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BK08 EOZ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

77,874 mi
Last recorded77,874 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 77,874 miles

Body damage to front and nearside

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 May 2023 77,874 miles

Body damage to front and nearside

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 70,670 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 65,347 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 64,284 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 May 2020 64,284 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 May 2019 59,254 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 59,254 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Reverse lights not working

Pass 8 May 2018 53,293 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2018 53,293 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 49,471 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 44,490 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 38,901 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 38,901 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 38,548 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 31,951 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear childseat insecure

offside rear childseat insecure

Pass 19 Apr 2013 25,861 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 20,035 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 16,199 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 EOZ 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 73.7%.

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 EOZ, 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 EOZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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