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BV08 EDP

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

80,123 mi
Last recorded80,123 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 EDP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2024 80,123 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 73,102 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 73,102 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2022 64,868 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 63,719 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 62,238 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both n/s and o/s inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 60,325 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 58,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre showing slight cracks on wall.

Offside Rear Tyre showing slight cracks on wall.

Spare tyre showing cracks on wall.

Pass 28 Mar 2017 54,711 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 48,584 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of belts

Pass 21 Mar 2015 45,891 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre low tread and outer sidewall perished

Fail 20 Mar 2015 45,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre low tread and outer side wall perished

Fail 17 Mar 2015 45,763 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre low tread and outer side wall perished

Pass 7 Mar 2014 38,058 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 31,302 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 25,109 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 20,323 miles

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

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 EDP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EDP, 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 EDP registered?

BV08 EDP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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