MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,923 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill area corroded through. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted Calliper slide bolt loose. (1.1.16 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill area corroded through. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Engine covers and undertrays fitted.
Engine oil low.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Outer sill area corroded through.
Offside Front Outer Outer sill area corroded through.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Engine covers and undertrays fitted.
Engine oil low.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Outer sill area corroded through.
Offside Front Outer Outer sill area corroded through.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Outer Outer sill area corroded.
Offside Outer Outer sill area corroded.
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Outer Outer sill area corroded.
Offside Outer Outer sill area corroded.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight cracking on nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
slight cracking on nearside rear tyre
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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BN08 XWL is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.
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 XWL, 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 XWL registered?
BN08 XWL is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 March 2008.
Is BN08 XWL safe to buy?
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