MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
223,640 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
nearside rear tyre perishing
Brake pipe excessively corroded both side rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak cyl 4 injector (8.2.2.1 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
Stop lamp(s) insecure high level (4.3.1 (c) (i))
nearside rear tyre perishing
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rear (1.1.11 (c))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired both side lower sill to lip (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Outer Sill has stress fracture caused by excessive corrosion (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Whole outer Sill area holed and soft. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability Drop link completely detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both rear handbrake cable outer casings rubbing on axle and corroded (1.1.15 (a))
Front shock absorbers do not match in design
General Underbody Corrosion
Offside Front Arch liner loose and slightly catching on tyre
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back box strap Rotten and loose (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer boot. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear wheel making slight contact with plastic trim.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears. (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box. (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
coolant leak and level is low.
Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s/f and n/s/r (4.4.3 (a))
Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed check strap broken (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slight damaged and taped up? (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front lower ball joint pinch bolt does not look correct
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres have edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
air in-take pipe broken / dis-connected
rear ends of both sills bent
Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s/f and n/s/r (4.4.3 (a))
Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed check strap broken (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slight damaged and taped up? (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front lower ball joint pinch bolt does not look correct
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres have edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
air in-take pipe broken / dis-connected
rear ends of both sills bent
Front Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside seals showing signs of weakness/corrosion.
Offside Front CV boot slightly split but preventing the ingress of dirt.
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear rear seats folded preventing inspection of belts.
Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)
Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
An item not tested (Manual)
Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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BL08 ZST is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel 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 BL08 ZST, 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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BL08 ZST is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 August 2008.
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