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BL08 ZZR

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

100,759 mi
Last recorded100,759 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 ZZR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 100,759 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 13 Aug 2021 100,757 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Jul 2020 96,569 miles

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

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

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

Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 96,530 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 91,405 miles

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

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

Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 91,404 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 85,738 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 79,143 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 79,143 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 71,886 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 71,886 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 66,645 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 66,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear exhaust bracket in poor condition

Pass 11 Jul 2014 59,747 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 52,629 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 52,584 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 45,455 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 37,112 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside front wiper split on edge

Fail 27 Aug 2011 37,112 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front wiper split on edge

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 ZZR is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 ZZR, 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 ZZR is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 August 2008.

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