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BN08 AWV

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

139,124 mi
Last recorded139,124 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 AWV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 139,124 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2026 139,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2025 136,152 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 136,132 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 133,574 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2024 133,564 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Injector (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 May 2023 129,144 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 124,018 miles

Offside parking brake is low

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 119,747 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 115,629 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2020 115,629 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 109,323 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 109,263 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 103,589 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2017 97,072 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 97,072 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/65/15 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear 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 19 May 2016 90,582 miles

Exhaust back box bracket is broken

Pass 22 May 2015 84,538 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 77,902 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 71,219 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 66,292 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 35,968 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 23,702 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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BN08 AWV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BN08 AWV, 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 BN08 AWV registered?

BN08 AWV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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The MOT history for BN08 AWV shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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