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BP08 LXE

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

108,973 mi
Last recorded108,973 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 LXE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 108,973 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower spotlight damaged

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Fail 19 Feb 2019 108,973 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower spotlight damaged

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Pass 9 Mar 2018 93,166 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 83,592 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 May 2016 72,922 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 16 May 2016 72,922 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 65,827 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 22 Jun 2015 65,827 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 19 Jun 2014 57,618 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 57,618 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 48,146 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 48,146 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 37,702 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 27,205 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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BP08 LXE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LXE, 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 LXE registered?

BP08 LXE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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