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BP08 WAU

2008 Citroen Xsara

Gold Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

174,444 mi
Last recorded174,444 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 WAU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 174,444 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 168,142 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in o/s inner rack joint

Fail 14 Aug 2017 168,142 miles

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in o/s inner rack joint

Pass 16 Aug 2016 160,885 miles

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

drivers seat slightly loose on runners

Pass 20 Aug 2015 153,500 miles

INNER FRONT STEERING SLIGHT PLAY

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 20,879 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 WAU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Gold with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 WAU, 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 WAU registered?

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

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