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BK08 YRC

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

68,038 mi
Last recorded68,038 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 YRC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 68,038 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 68,038 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 62,382 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 57,107 miles

offside rear tyre sidewalls perished

Fail 6 Sep 2023 57,107 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

offside rear tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 25 Mar 2020 53,846 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 53,845 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear wiper blade poor condition

Pass 23 Mar 2019 48,246 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 45,469 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 41,472 miles

engine management light on

Fail 1 Apr 2017 41,472 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 29 Mar 2016 36,493 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 29 Mar 2016 36,493 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 30 Mar 2015 34,167 miles

rear silencer strap broken but system still adequately supported

Fail 30 Mar 2015 34,167 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear silencer strap broken but system still adequately supported

Pass 29 Mar 2014 30,581 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 30,581 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 26,144 miles

Feathered wear to nearside front tyre tread

Feathered wear to offside front tyre tread

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front tyre low on tread on outer edge

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 21,530 miles

Wear lip on front brake discs

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 16,486 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 YRC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YRC, 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 YRC registered?

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

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