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BK08 FOJ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

63,671 mi
Last recorded63,671 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 FOJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 63,671 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 63,519 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 63,096 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 62,648 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 61,547 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 61,102 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 60,718 miles
Fail 7 May 2020 60,718 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 May 2019 60,134 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 59,025 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 54,982 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 48,430 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 40,784 miles

backbox support strap broken

Pass 15 Mar 2014 35,023 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 35,023 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 27,221 miles

n/s/f tyre as slight cracking on sidewall

Pass 19 Mar 2012 19,681 miles

All Tyres Starting to Perish / Crack

Pass 14 Mar 2011 14,773 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 FOJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FOJ, 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 FOJ registered?

BK08 FOJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 March 2008.

Is BK08 FOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK08 FOJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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