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BL08 NTT

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

143,003 mi
Last recorded143,003 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 NTT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2022 143,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 131,523 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jul 2021 131,523 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 121,409 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s,o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2020 121,353 miles

Front Position lamp not working n/s,o/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working n/s,o/s (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s,o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 110,591 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 110,591 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s,o/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working n/s,o/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 98,009 miles

All wheels trimmed

Offside Rear Outer Edge worn

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Both sides sills slight corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 91,999 miles

both front lower arm rear suspension bushes split

both rear tyres starting to perish in tread

Fail 11 Oct 2017 91,951 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn low (4.1.D.1a)

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

both front lower arm rear suspension bushes split

both rear tyres starting to perish in tread

Pass 7 Oct 2016 77,400 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 75,424 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 68,024 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 56,753 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 47,751 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 47,751 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 38,787 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 29,127 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front brake discs lipped

n/s/r tyre cracking

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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BL08 NTT is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BL08 NTT, 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 BL08 NTT registered?

BL08 NTT is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 July 2008.

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