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BN58 ERV

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,865 mi
Last recorded67,865 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN58 ERV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Dec 2024 67,865 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust system in a poor condition

Offside Front Fog light lens damaged

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 64,871 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 64,768 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 60,448 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2023 60,370 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust corroded

sills corroded both front

Pass 20 Jan 2022 55,734 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/s n/s & Edge wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play & Inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 55,734 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/s n/s & Edge wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play & Inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 51,192 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 47,669 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 43,289 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

product on sump plug

Fail 8 Jan 2019 43,289 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 38,657 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 34,914 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 30,503 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 29,006 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 29,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2014 26,480 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 24,412 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 21,778 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 16,829 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 ERV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ERV, 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 ERV registered?

BN58 ERV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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