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BK08 YPT

2008 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

144,347 mi
Last recorded144,347 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 144,347 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2019 137,021 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 129,296 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 129,296 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 120,610 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Bottom cover. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 120,610 miles

both front discs slight pitting/worn

brake lines have protective coating

exhaust has corrosion on its length

Pass 23 Oct 2015 120,332 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 107,878 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 107,543 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 88,225 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 70,261 miles

rear exhausf hanger corroded but still supporting the exhaust

Fail 4 Mar 2013 70,261 miles

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

rear exhausf hanger corroded but still supporting the exhaust

Pass 19 Mar 2012 54,939 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 32,674 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 YPT is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YPT, 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 YPT registered?

BK08 YPT is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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