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BT08 GDE

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,009 mi
Last recorded88,009 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 GDE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2020 88,009 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer strap has a temporary repair (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2019 82,526 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play link-bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play link-bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 75,115 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 67,411 miles

exhaust rear strap corroded

Pass 13 May 2016 58,495 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 58,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2015 50,561 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 19 May 2014 42,646 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2014 42,646 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 28 May 2013 34,486 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 26,726 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 20,155 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)

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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BT08 GDE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BT08 GDE, 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 BT08 GDE registered?

BT08 GDE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is BT08 GDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT08 GDE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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