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BT08 RZO

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

95,323 mi
Last recorded95,323 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 RZO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 95,323 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 92,973 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 89,060 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front and rear suspension components corroded

wipers worn

Pass 5 Jul 2022 85,409 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 80,665 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 80,665 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 73,565 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 64,825 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 53,958 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 53,951 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 May 2017 44,945 miles

both rear tyre slightly perished

centre exhaust box casing corroded

offside beam pattern requires attention soon

Pass 28 May 2016 40,485 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 28 May 2015 35,211 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 29,591 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 23,406 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls slighty perished

Pass 11 Jun 2012 18,022 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 13,442 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 RZO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 RZO, 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 RZO registered?

BT08 RZO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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