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BL08 ZXY

2008 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,623 mi
Last recorded118,623 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 ZXY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 118,623 miles

Boot lid damaged

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Nearside rear sill damaged

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Fail 20 Aug 2026 118,075 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Boot lid damaged

Nearside rear sill damaged

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 102,436 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge- ADVISE CHANGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jun 2025 102,172 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge- ADVISE CHANGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 94,349 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

chassis undersealed

Pass 31 May 2023 91,988 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSF & both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

chassis undersealed

Pass 13 May 2022 88,818 miles

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

under front and rear of car is rusty

Pass 5 Jun 2021 84,986 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 84,975 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2020 81,858 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 77,226 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 71,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge of tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge of tyre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2017 64,525 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 56,549 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both p-bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre wearing edges

slight weep of oil in area of power steering pump/pipe

Pass 11 Jun 2015 48,993 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 48,993 miles

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

offside front tyre is perished and cracked in sidewalls (advise replacement)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 40,913 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 34,036 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake discs worn

Pass 12 Jun 2013 34,036 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 25 Jun 2012 26,919 miles

front discs worn

Fail 25 Jun 2012 26,919 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 28 Jun 2011 19,142 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 ZXY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZXY, 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 ZXY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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