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BP08 BLZ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

267,082 mi
Last recorded267,082 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 BLZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 267,082 miles

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

o/s outer sill corroded

oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2017 266,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

o/s outer sill corroded

oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2016 235,371 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S Rear tyre tread worn close to wear markers (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 234,521 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc N/S Front CV rubber boot split and no longer preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Engine oil leak

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S Rear tyre tread worn close to wear markers (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 228,731 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 227,679 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing Brake pedal rubber missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc O/S Front outer CV joint boot split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Object hanging from rear view mirror within the swept area larger than 40mm (8.3.1e)

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 4 Feb 2016 215,717 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 215,603 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 200,820 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight oil leak under engine

Pass 15 Apr 2015 184,591 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 155,500 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 134,993 miles

slight oil leak under engine

Pass 6 Sep 2013 117,656 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 117,656 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 May 2013 117,348 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 113,444 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 106,872 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine rattley

offside front brake binding slightly

slight gas leak from front of exhaust system

Fail 17 Jun 2011 106,558 miles

Inner Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine rattley

offside front brake binding slightly

slight gas leak from front of exhaust system

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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BP08 BLZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BP08 BLZ, 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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BP08 BLZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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