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BK08 FOM

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

96,694 mi
Last recorded96,694 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 FOM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 96,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre cracking and a nail

Fail 24 Oct 2023 96,680 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Drop Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre cracking and a nail

Pass 17 Oct 2022 94,581 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2022 94,581 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185 65 15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2021 91,575 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside and Offside outside sills corroded but not holed

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 91,570 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside and Offside outside sills corroded but not holed

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 875,558 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 87,558 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 84,624 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 84,624 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 78,097 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 78,092 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 71,717 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 71,703 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) not working nearside and offside (1.1.A.3b)

Coolant leak ()

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 66,149 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 58,390 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f has play

Pass 23 Jan 2015 50,995 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 50,992 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 43,704 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2014 46,214 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 36,990 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 36,990 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 28,633 miles

Rear wiper blade split and needs replacing.

Pass 15 Mar 2011 19,820 miles

peace of metal in n/s/r tyre.

washer bottle top has been eaten by mice!

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 FOM is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FOM, 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 FOM registered?

BK08 FOM is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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The MOT history for BK08 FOM shows 24 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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