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BP08 CKU

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

55,301 mi
Last recorded55,301 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 CKU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 55,301 miles

Wrong sump plug fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2025 53,950 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 52,239 miles

Clutch slave cylinder weeping.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Spare (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 50,548 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 48,912 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 47,794 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 46,309 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 44,939 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 44,939 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 43,119 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 41,469 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 39,404 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 35,728 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 32,058 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 27,733 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 22,918 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 22,917 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 17,525 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 CKU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CKU, 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 BP08 CKU registered?

BP08 CKU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 July 2008.

Is BP08 CKU safe to buy?

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