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BN08 KFT

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

96,301 mi
Last recorded96,301 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 96,301 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable corroded (5.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 96,301 miles

Front Outer Body insecure both sill damage (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable corroded (5.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 93,903 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 30 Jan 2025 93,903 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 91,311 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s & n/s outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 91,297 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s & n/s outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 89,163 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2023 89,163 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 87,304 miles

Corrosion to offside and nearside inner and outer sills.

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Noise from rear brakes.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 85,200 miles

Corrosion on offside and nearside inner and outer sills.

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

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Offside sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 85,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Under wheel arch. (5.2.3 (f))

Corrosion on offside and nearside inner and outer sills.

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

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Offside sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 83,525 miles

Corrosion to offside and nearside sills.

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 80,693 miles

Damage and corrosion on offside sill. Hole in sill but outside any prescribed areas.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front lower arms, rear bushes split but not resulting in excessive movement.

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 77,437 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 77,396 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 72,377 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 65,299 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 65,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 59,601 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 53,224 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 45,064 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2013 45,064 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 33,639 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Mar 2012 33,639 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 24,867 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 KFT is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 KFT, 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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BN08 KFT is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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