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BT08 LVL

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,146 mi
Last recorded126,146 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 LVL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 126,146 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 102,860 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 92,740 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 85,497 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 77,589 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 77,529 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 69,493 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on the outer edge

Pass 27 Jun 2014 63,578 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 63,578 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 25 May 2013 51,388 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre in poor condition

rear exhaust silencer bracket damaged exhaust remains secure

Pass 26 May 2012 46,341 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear exhaust bracket deteriorated

Pass 28 May 2011 38,138 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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BT08 LVL is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc 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 LVL, 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 LVL registered?

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

Is BT08 LVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT08 LVL 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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