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BK08 GOP

2008 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,037 mi
Last recorded97,037 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 GOP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 97,037 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside sill damage

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

wheel trims fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2019 87,847 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust deterioated

Pass 14 Jul 2018 78,159 miles

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 69,446 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 57,358 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 50,585 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 50,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 45,055 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 40,635 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 40,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 32,002 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 32,002 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 29,671 miles

Both front tyres slightly perished and worn

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Rear exhaust box mounting camp corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2011 25,297 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 25,296 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 GOP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 GOP, 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 GOP registered?

BK08 GOP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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