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BN08 ORV

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

73,388 mi
Last recorded73,388 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 ORV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 73,388 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 73,388 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Upper Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement mounting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 70,136 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 70,135 miles

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle tailgate (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 66,479 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 66,479 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2016 62,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear tyres have nails in them

Fail 25 May 2016 62,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both rear tyres have nails in them

Pass 28 May 2015 56,288 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2015 56,288 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 47,870 miles

nsr seat has child seat fitted

rear seats folded down

Fail 29 May 2014 47,870 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear seats folded down

nsr seat has child seat fitted

Pass 29 May 2013 43,122 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 36,945 miles

childs seat fitted to nsf seat

Fail 30 May 2012 36,945 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

childs seat fitted to nsf seat

Pass 26 May 2011 28,109 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 ORV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 ORV, 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 ORV registered?

BN08 ORV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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The MOT history for BN08 ORV shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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