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BT08 RZS

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,231 mi
Last recorded96,231 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2021 96,231 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2021 96,231 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 92,559 miles

Nearside Front sill panel starting to corrode

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive inner drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front sill starting to corrode

Fail 10 Jul 2020 92,559 miles

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

Nearside Front sill panel starting to corrode

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive inner drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front sill starting to corrode

Pass 5 Jul 2019 88,295 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 88,295 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 82,132 miles

Exhaust bracket starting to corrode after catalytic converter

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Bottom of screen in centre (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 75,144 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 75,144 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 68,802 miles

exhaust back bracket corroded and temporary repair made

Pass 8 Jul 2015 61,513 miles

temporary repair made to exhaust back box support bracket

Pass 2 Jul 2014 52,914 miles

exhaust back box support bracket corroded and temporary repair made

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 52,914 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust back box support bracket corroded and temporary repair made

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 44,473 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 35,917 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 26,799 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 RZS is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BT08 RZS, 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 RZS registered?

BT08 RZS is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 July 2008.

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