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BP57 SBZ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

92,437 mi
Last recorded92,437 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 SBZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 92,437 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 87,052 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 86,764 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 81,519 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 81,501 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 75,883 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 72,302 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 69,203 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 69,203 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 64,921 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 64,921 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 60,675 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 60,675 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 55,626 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2017 55,626 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 50,323 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 50,323 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 45,855 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 42,090 miles

Near side rear has a child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Pass 19 Jul 2013 37,423 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 37,423 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 Jul 2012 31,325 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 21,380 miles

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

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 SBZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 BP57 SBZ, 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 SBZ registered?

BP57 SBZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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