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BV08 ECJ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,497 mi
Last recorded92,497 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 ECJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 92,497 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NEARSIDE / OFFSIDE (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NEARSIDE / OFFSIDE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened NEARSIDE / OFFSIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NEARSIDE / OFFSIDE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 92,497 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NEARSIDE / OFFSIDE (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NEARSIDE / OFFSIDE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened NEARSIDE / OFFSIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NEARSIDE / OFFSIDE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 86,135 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 83,840 miles

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

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 4 Aug 2022 82,169 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 78,035 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 74,999 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 74,999 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 63,474 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 54,766 miles

Offside Front Cuts in outer tread but no chord showing

Pass 21 Mar 2017 46,206 miles

All 4 tyres starting to deteriorate

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded By master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Wing is damaged but secure to body

Slight bearing whine from engine

Fail 21 Mar 2017 46,206 miles

All 4 tyres starting to deteriorate

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded By master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Wing is damaged but secure to body

Slight bearing whine from engine

Pass 11 Apr 2016 40,838 miles

Nearside Rear tyre punctured nail in tread

Pass 9 Apr 2015 38,167 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2015 38,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2014 33,501 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 29,085 miles

rear exhaust mounting strap broken

Pass 20 Mar 2012 25,571 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 23,259 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 23,259 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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BV08 ECJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel 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 BV08 ECJ, 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 BV08 ECJ registered?

BV08 ECJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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