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BN08 UCO

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

102,490 mi
Last recorded102,490 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 UCO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 102,490 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 96,135 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 96,132 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

off side rear tyre worn and splitting

Fail 6 Feb 2015 87,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 87,986 miles

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 10 Feb 2014 73,271 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 72,883 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 56,012 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 56,012 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 45,901 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Wear lip on front brake discs

Pass 7 Mar 2011 33,683 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Wear lip on front brake discs

Fail 7 Mar 2011 33,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Cut in offside front tyre sidewall - not exposing cords

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside headlamp aim not checked due to dip beam inop

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

Wear lip on front brake discs

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 UCO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 UCO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN08 UCO registered?

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

Is BN08 UCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN08 UCO shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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