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BP57 UFU

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

97,170 mi
Last recorded97,170 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 UFU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 97,170 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive engine is covered in oil not dripping down ,yet some is covering flexi pipe. please fix could become dangerous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 87,982 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 87,773 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Injector leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 83,498 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 83,498 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 80,636 miles

injector slightly blowing

Fail 30 Jan 2020 80,636 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

injector slightly blowing

Pass 17 Jan 2019 76,317 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

injector blowing slightly

Fail 17 Jan 2019 76,317 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

injector blowing slightly

Fail 11 Jan 2019 76,219 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion of o/s/f outer sill

engine cover fitted preventing full underside inspection

engine injector blowing

plastic pipe to turbo seal split coming off

Pass 15 Jan 2018 71,432 miles

engine injector blowing

oil leak

rear wiper arm broken

spare wheel/tyre missing out of carrier

turbo pipe poor fitment on turbo

Pass 5 Jan 2017 66,678 miles

pipe to turbo coming of /seal splitting on pipe

spare wheel/tyre missing

Fail 5 Jan 2017 66,678 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

pipe to turbo coming of /seal splitting on pipe

spare wheel/tyre missing

Pass 15 Jan 2016 61,026 miles

engine injector blowing/noisy

no spare wheel/tyre in carrier

Pass 26 Jan 2015 55,462 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 47,285 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 41,319 miles

air bag warning light on

both rear tyres cracking / perished on inner and outer sidewalls

Pass 16 Jan 2012 34,639 miles

airbag light on

Pass 14 Jan 2011 27,301 miles

Cut in offside rear tyre sidewall - NOT exposing cords or ply

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 UFU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UFU, 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 UFU registered?

BP57 UFU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 January 2008.

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