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BN58 ERO

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,596 mi
Last recorded88,596 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN58 ERO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 88,596 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 88,594 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 77,179 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 77,179 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2020 71,503 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2020 71,503 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6m legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 65,161 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 58,716 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 58,589 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 51,656 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)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 51,656 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 44,893 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 36,380 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 28,321 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 20,388 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 13,505 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 11,259 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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BN58 ERO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BN58 ERO, 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 BN58 ERO registered?

BN58 ERO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 September 2008.

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