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BP57 RZX

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

89,771 mi
Last recorded89,771 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 RZX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 89,771 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2026 89,654 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 87,755 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 87,755 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 85,374 miles

Fuel additive tank leaking.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 83,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre is 21 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear fuel additive tank slight leak

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 82,022 miles

Nearside Front tyre is 20 years old

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Slight additive fluid leak

Fail 7 Jun 2022 82,022 miles

Nearside Front tyre is 20 years old

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Slight additive fluid leak

Pass 1 Jun 2021 80,198 miles

Additive fluid slight weep

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre is 19 years old

Pass 8 Jun 2020 78,770 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 75,178 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 69,017 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 69,017 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 15 May 2017 59,486 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 59,486 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 48,425 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 38,846 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 May 2014 31,557 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 24,236 miles

note rear silencer strap is broken (silencer bracket is welded)

Pass 21 May 2012 17,925 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 12,396 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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BP57 RZX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BP57 RZX, 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 BP57 RZX registered?

BP57 RZX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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