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BL08 ZPZ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

98,234 mi
Last recorded98,234 miles
Recorded on28 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 ZPZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2020 98,234 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 86,400 miles

Nearside Front cv boot clip

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement sub frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all round (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2018 72,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 58,609 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 58,609 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 40,894 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 38,577 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 35,731 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 32,805 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 29,594 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 27,203 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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BL08 ZPZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BL08 ZPZ, 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 ZPZ registered?

BL08 ZPZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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