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BP57 SDU

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

113,782 mi
Last recorded113,782 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 SDU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 113,782 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 113,781 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 108,403 miles

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 8 Jan 2018 108,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre tread depth worn below legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer not attached to exhaust pipe & leaking (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer not attached to exhaust pipe & leaking (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre worn below legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 10 Jan 2017 103,268 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside front outer brake pad worn low (3.5.1g)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush become un-bonded in places (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint outer link (2.4.G.2)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam axle (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside front and offside front brake discs inner braking surfaces corroded from outer edges (3.5.1i)

exhaust centre section and rear silencer assembly heavy corrosion in places

nail in offside rear tyre tread

nearside front and offside front tyre treads worn low/smooth on outer edge areas and cracking in between tread

nearside rear door outer panel slight damage

offside outer body sill slight corrosion at front area

Fail 10 Jan 2017 103,268 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside front outer brake pad worn low (3.5.1g)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush become un-bonded in places (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint outer link (2.4.G.2)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam axle (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside front and offside front brake discs inner braking surfaces corroded from outer edges (3.5.1i)

exhaust centre section and rear silencer assembly heavy corrosion in places

nail in offside rear tyre tread

nearside front and offside front tyre treads worn low/smooth on outer edge areas and cracking in between tread

nearside rear door outer panel slight damage

offside outer body sill slight corrosion at front area

Pass 8 Jan 2016 97,048 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush become un-bonded and cracked in places (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad worn low (3.5.1g)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam axle torsion bars corroded (2.4.G.1)

damage to nearside rear door

exhaust rear silencer assembly forward joint area heavy corrosion

nail in offside rear tyre tread

Fail 6 Jan 2016 97,030 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush become un-bonded and cracked in places (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad worn low (3.5.1g)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam axle torsion bars corroded (2.4.G.1)

damage to nearside rear door

exhaust rear silencer assembly forward joint area heavy corrosion

nail in offside rear tyre tread

Pass 13 Jan 2015 85,997 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 85,997 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 70,682 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 56,199 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 48,645 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 41,083 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 SDU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc 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 BP57 SDU, 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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BP57 SDU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 January 2008.

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