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BP57 VLH

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

95,399 mi
Last recorded95,399 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 VLH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 95,399 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 95,261 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 94,352 miles

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

outer sills slight corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2021 93,025 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 92,381 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 90,060 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 90,060 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 85,585 miles

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)

Fail 10 Feb 2018 85,585 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 90,265 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 70,721 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm, 185/65/15h (4.1.E.1)

back box bracket snapped

childrens seats fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belts

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides, also noisey (3.7.B.3)

under tray fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2016 70,721 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb 581 fitted (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm, 185/65/15h (4.1.E.1)

back box bracket snapped

childrens seats fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belts

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides, also noisey (3.7.B.3)

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2015 64,054 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2014 57,685 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 57,685 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 52,750 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 46,541 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 41,182 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 41,182 miles

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

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

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

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

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 VLH is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver 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 VLH, 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 VLH is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 January 2008.

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