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BT08 SBY

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,745 mi
Last recorded68,745 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 SBY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 68,745 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective X 2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Slight noise strut top front mount

Fail 29 May 2026 68,745 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect X 2 (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective X 2 (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Slight noise strut top front mount

Pass 27 May 2025 68,222 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 67,404 miles

Front Suspension top mounts noisy

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge and small cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 May 2024 67,401 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Suspension top mounts noisy

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge and small cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 65,895 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 64,576 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both front top mountings rough to rotate and noisy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 64,568 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting hole and corrosion to outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting hole and corrosion to outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both front top mountings rough to rotate and noisy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wiper blades smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 63,353 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 59,708 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 55,394 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 51,650 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 47,431 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 41,549 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 37,993 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 32,321 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 32,321 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 27,735 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 27,735 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 20,867 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 SBY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SBY, 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 SBY registered?

BT08 SBY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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