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BK58 OLV

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

103,685 mi
Last recorded103,685 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK58 OLV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2024 103,685 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended very hard to release whilst belt under tension (7.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction inoperative (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended very hard to release whilst belt under tension (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip missing and not secure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended very hard to release whilst belt under tension (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill crunchy (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure light unit insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill crunchy (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure light unit insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 90,085 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 78,396 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 70,140 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 69,840 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 60,278 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine cover fitted obscuring view of testable items

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Fail 13 Oct 2020 60,183 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt splits (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat/nav ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine cover fitted obscuring view of testable items

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 15 Oct 2019 48,267 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

front brake pads look low

Fail 15 Oct 2019 48,267 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

front brake pads look low

Pass 24 Oct 2018 33,165 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 29,671 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 25,994 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 24,351 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 20,187 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 17,880 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres perished/cracking

offside front tyre perished/cracking

Pass 21 Sep 2012 15,092 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 11,169 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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BK58 OLV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 BK58 OLV, 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 BK58 OLV registered?

BK58 OLV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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