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BK08 XEN

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

97,340 mi
Last recorded97,340 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 XEN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 97,340 miles

osf outer sill corroding

play through steering rack

Fail 10 Apr 2018 97,340 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

osf outer sill corroding

play through steering rack

Pass 27 Mar 2017 93,340 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 27 Mar 2017 93,340 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 4 Apr 2016 87,109 miles

Rear EXHAUST back box bracket broken

Fail 4 Apr 2016 87,109 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear BRAKE binding

Rear EXHAUST back box bracket broken

Pass 24 Mar 2015 82,882 miles

play/knock through steering rack

Pass 28 Mar 2014 70,902 miles

knock in steering rack

osr parkbrake lever not fully returning

tread low on nsr tyre

Fail 28 Mar 2014 70,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

knock in steering rack

osr parkbrake lever not fully returning

tread low on nsr tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2013 62,447 miles

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 3 Apr 2012 53,702 miles

mounting broken on exhaust rear box

Fail 3 Apr 2012 53,702 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

mounting broken on exhaust rear box

Pass 6 Apr 2011 40,815 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 XEN is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 XEN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK08 XEN registered?

BK08 XEN is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 April 2008.

Is BK08 XEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK08 XEN shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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