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BN08 KFZ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,945 mi
Last recorded120,945 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2026 120,945 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn axle mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both rear sills rotted (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded both (5.3.2 (b))

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

serv light on

Pass 2 Apr 2025 119,944 miles

slight oil leak rack

Front springs rusty

Rear wiper split

serrv light on

Pass 4 Apr 2024 117,828 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

fluid leaks by steering components

Fail 3 Apr 2024 117,828 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

fluid leaks by steering components

Pass 7 Apr 2023 115,498 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill, almost to excess (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage recommend further inspection (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Apr 2023

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp lens seriously defective offside and nearside resulting in no beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. smaller (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill, almost to excess (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm also worn smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage recommend further inspection (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 114,493 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both require cleaning (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm also smooth on outer edge, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 114,493 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both require cleaning (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm also smooth on outer edge, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 114,479 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 96,500 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both Sides Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 89,580 miles

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

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

Rear Axle bushes have slight movement

Fail 24 Feb 2020 89,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm And worn on edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Axle bushes have slight movement

Pass 18 Mar 2019 78,892 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 78,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 69,232 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Rear tailgate glass broken.

Fail 16 Mar 2018 69,232 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Rear tailgate glass broken.

Pass 14 Mar 2017 60,918 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 60,918 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 55,418 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 55,418 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 43,255 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 33,486 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Mar 2013 26,403 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 20,457 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 13,119 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 KFZ 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 60%.

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 KFZ, 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 KFZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 March 2008.

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