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BK08 OKS

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,863 mi
Last recorded60,863 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 OKS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 60,863 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 56,200 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 51,343 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 46,385 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak from steering rack area

Pass 24 Mar 2016 41,745 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 36,495 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 36,479 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 31,366 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 31,357 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 26,242 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 21,588 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 16,065 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 OKS is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OKS, 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 OKS registered?

BK08 OKS is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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