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BN08 SEO

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,099 mi
Last recorded71,099 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 71,099 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 60,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear exhaust bracket broken

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 51,694 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))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 43,194 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 43,193 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested Dip Beam Not Working. (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Edge Cords Exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2018 38,063 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion both outer sills n/s and o/s (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2018 37,977 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion both outer sills n/s and o/s (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 33,780 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 29,425 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 29,425 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 25,871 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 21,849 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 17,280 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012
Pass 17 Feb 2011 9,635 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 SEO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SEO, 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 SEO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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