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BL08 ZST

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

223,640 mi
Last recorded223,640 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 ZST
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 223,640 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))

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 20 Nov 2023 223,634 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 221,487 miles

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))

Fail 12 Nov 2022 221,361 miles

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))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 215,427 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 215,402 miles

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))

Fail 6 Nov 2021 214,952 miles

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))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 206,613 miles

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.

Pass 21 May 2019 197,283 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2019 197,117 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2018 190,044 miles

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.

Pass 19 May 2017 182,955 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 182,955 miles

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)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 173,056 miles

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)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 159,912 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 150,569 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 139,440 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 130,902 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 120,946 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2011 120,932 miles

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)

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 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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