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BK08 FRO

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

42,566 mi
Last recorded42,566 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 FRO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 42,566 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 41,188 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 41,188 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 39,653 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust box strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 34,353 miles

Central Exhaust silencer corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 31,736 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 29,419 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 29,417 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 26,408 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 21,071 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 21,048 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective

Pass 24 Mar 2018 20,881 miles

Offside front tyre starting to crack/perish.

Spare tyre defective [Cracked/perished.]

Pass 10 Mar 2017 19,999 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 19,751 miles

Small amount of play in offside front steering rack inner joint.

Pass 17 Mar 2015 18,758 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 13 Mar 2014 17,387 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 28 Mar 2013 15,484 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 12,848 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 10,378 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 FRO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 FRO, 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 FRO registered?

BK08 FRO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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