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BN08 FWA

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,116 mi
Last recorded87,116 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 FWA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2017 87,116 miles

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

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

airbag deactivated

Fail 14 Apr 2017 87,116 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

airbag deactivated

Pass 15 Apr 2016 79,139 miles

steering arms have slight

Pass 14 Apr 2015 68,409 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2014 56,983 miles

Rear exhaust clamp snapped.

Pass 15 Apr 2013 43,930 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Apr 2012 32,568 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 19,815 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 FWA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 FWA, 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 FWA registered?

BN08 FWA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is BN08 FWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN08 FWA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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