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BN08 FXH

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

107,977 mi
Last recorded107,977 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 FXH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 107,977 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 100,096 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 93,699 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 87,051 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 81,082 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 74,028 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 69,706 miles

Nearside Front inner steering rack cover deteriorated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 67,292 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 63,994 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 60,470 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 55,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low on outer edge of tread area (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 51,222 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2016 51,222 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 41,445 miles

rear exhaust bracket snapped but still secure

Fail 24 Jan 2015 41,445 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear exhaust bracket snapped but still secure

Pass 7 Feb 2014 32,523 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 32,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 25,685 miles

slight play offside stering arm joint

Fail 11 Feb 2013

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front tyre worn to approx 2.5mm

slight play offside stering arm joint

Pass 22 Feb 2012 21,850 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 17,215 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 FXH is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FXH, 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 FXH registered?

BN08 FXH is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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The MOT history for BN08 FXH shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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