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BP57 VUJ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

117,791 mi
Last recorded117,791 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 117,791 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 28 Feb 2023 117,602 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 117,602 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 117,180 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 117,179 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability top strut mount snapped and come away from vehicle body (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise front brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 5 Feb 2021 116,148 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 115,177 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 115,177 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components strut/coil spring catching inner wing on full lock (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2019 110,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 107,727 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 106,605 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 104,061 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 101,140 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 98,269 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 94,940 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 90,361 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 86,337 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 VUJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 VUJ, 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 VUJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 February 2008.

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