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BN08 FWT

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

96,695 mi
Last recorded96,695 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 FWT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 96,695 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Front discs lipped and corroded

Offside Rear Tyre getting close to legal limit

Fail 26 Jan 2019 96,693 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Both front sills heavily corroded causing a hole although not within 30cm of an anchorage point

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Front discs lipped and corroded

Offside Rear Registration light inoperative

Offside Rear Tyre getting close to legal limit

Pass 19 Jan 2018 86,328 miles

Front brake discs worn

Front wipers slightly smearing

Rear brakes squealing

engine mount bush deteriorated

vehicle has misfire

Fail 19 Jan 2018 86,328 miles

Front brake discs worn

Front wipers slightly smearing

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brakes squealing

engine mount bush deteriorated

vehicle has misfire

Pass 20 Jan 2017 79,359 miles

cut to offside front tyre sidewall not deep enough to reach ply or cords

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm and wearing low outer edge

slight lip and corrosion to front brake discs

slight smear front wipers

Fail 20 Jan 2017 79,359 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

cut to offside front tyre sidewall not deep enough to reach ply or cords

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm and wearing low outer edge

slight lip and corrosion to front brake discs

slight smear front wipers

Pass 1 Feb 2016 71,571 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 71,571 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 61,938 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 52,374 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 44,871 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 38,506 miles

both front tyres worn heavily on the inner edges

both rear tyres perished

Fail 12 Mar 2012 38,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn heavily on the inner edges

both rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Mar 2011 29,215 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 FWT is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FWT, 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 FWT registered?

BN08 FWT is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is BN08 FWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN08 FWT shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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