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BP08 BMV

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

174,763 mi
Last recorded174,763 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2022 174,763 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear outer sill slightly corroded

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened torsion bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 174,538 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear outer sill slightly corroded

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened torsion bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 166,484 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear outer sill slightly corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear outer sill slightly corroded

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre of outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 160,091 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2019 160,068 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2018 151,792 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 151,792 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 146,694 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 139,604 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 123,820 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 119,416 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 115,205 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 115,205 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 104,082 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2011 82,075 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 82,075 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 BMV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BMV, 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 BMV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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