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BN08 SKD

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,294 mi
Last recorded133,294 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 SKD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2023 133,294 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Rear rear centre seat has been removed

spare wheel illegal

Pass 8 Apr 2022 122,028 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 122,028 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 111,154 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 110,095 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2020 102,478 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Spare Tyre Defective

Fail 25 Mar 2020 102,477 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Spare Tyre Defective

Pass 26 Mar 2019 94,552 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 94,552 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 84,905 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 84,898 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 70,930 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 60,120 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 52,738 miles

both front tyres wearing inner & outer edges(ADVISE REPLACEMENT)

o/s/r tyre tread getting low

rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 6 Feb 2015 52,738 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front tyres wearing inner & outer edges(ADVISE REPLACEMENT)

o/s/r tyre tread getting low

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 20 Feb 2014 45,376 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 8 Feb 2013 38,128 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Feb 2012 30,760 miles

ADVISE N/S/R TYRE SHOWING SIGNS OF AGE SIDEWALLS CRACKING ADVISE REPLACEMENT

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2012 30,760 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

ADVISE N/S/R TYRE SHOWING SIGNS OF AGE SIDEWALLS CRACKING ADVISE REPLACEMENT

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 23,045 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 SKD is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SKD, 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 SKD is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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