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BP57 WFH

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

205,806 mi
Last recorded205,806 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 WFH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 205,806 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside wing mirror glass loose

Fail 31 May 2025 205,759 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside wing mirror glass loose

Pass 3 Jun 2024 198,132 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2024 198,105 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2023 191,466 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 183,371 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

nearside front sill excessively corroded

nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

offside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Fail 4 May 2022 183,356 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

nearside front sill excessively corroded

nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

offside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Fail 23 Apr 2022 183,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2022 183,332 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor missing where one was fitted as standard was wrapped around water pipe (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all round vehicle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear, inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Dec 2020 80,484 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2020 80,484 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 76,911 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 76,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 70,579 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 59,744 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 53,345 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 46,834 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 40,218 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 34,005 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 27,696 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 21,470 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 21,470 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 15,140 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 WFH is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc 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 WFH, 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 WFH registered?

BP57 WFH is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 February 2008.

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