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BK08 XFR

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

133,214 mi
Last recorded133,214 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 XFR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 133,214 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2026 133,108 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 129,085 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 125,683 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 119,536 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 116,261 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 112,346 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 98,930 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 75,192 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 50,837 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 32,786 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 29,373 miles

offside rear tyre cracking

slight play in offside tie rod

Fail 25 Mar 2015 29,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside front tyre

offside rear tyre cracking

slight play in offside tie rod

Pass 17 Mar 2014 26,661 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyre heavily perished

nearside rear tyre heavily perished

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 18 Mar 2013 23,690 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Mar 2013 23,690 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 21,239 miles

all tyres cracking on sidewall

slight play os track rod end

Fail 14 Mar 2012 21,239 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all tyres cracking on sidewall

slight play os track rod end

Pass 24 Mar 2011 18,137 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 XFR is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XFR, 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 XFR registered?

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

Is BK08 XFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK08 XFR shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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