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BP08 KCJ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

83,221 mi
Last recorded83,221 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 KCJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 83,221 miles

mil light on

Fail 27 Jul 2015 83,221 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

mil light on

Pass 30 Jul 2014 71,283 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 71,283 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 60,593 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 48,222 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 48,222 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 35,448 miles

Spare tyre defective

accident damage to offside of vehicle

offside mirror damaged

Fail 21 Jul 2011 35,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Spare tyre defective

accident damage to offside of vehicle

offside mirror damaged

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 KCJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BP08 KCJ, 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 KCJ registered?

BP08 KCJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 July 2008.

Is BP08 KCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP08 KCJ shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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