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BN08 DHM

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

76,339 mi
Last recorded76,339 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 DHM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 76,339 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 76,338 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 74,926 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 74,924 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 72,039 miles

Both rear light lens loose

Nearside Outer sill slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle outer casing broken

Fail 16 Feb 2021 72,039 miles

Both rear light lens loose

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

Nearside Outer sill slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle outer casing broken

Pass 12 Feb 2020 69,622 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back-box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 69,620 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back-box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 66,665 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt to nearside rear and center seatbelts ()

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 66,664 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt to nearside rear and center seatbelts ()

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 63,167 miles

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wearing on its edge

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from pressure switch in pipework (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from joint (7.1.2)

alternator belt cracking

Fail 12 Feb 2018 63,167 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer edge of tyre wearing

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 screws ()

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wearing slightly

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x1 screw ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from pressure switch in pipework (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from joint (7.1.2)

alternator belt cracking

Pass 21 Feb 2017 59,975 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 57,619 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 57,619 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 51,166 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 51,166 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 44,163 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 36,825 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 36,825 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 29,440 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside and offside rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 26 Apr 2012 29,440 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside and offside rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 30 Apr 2011 21,172 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 DHM is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 BN08 DHM, 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 DHM registered?

BN08 DHM is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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