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BV08 EFT

2008 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,173 mi
Last recorded96,173 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 96,173 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 89,553 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2025 89,553 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 82,255 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 78,303 miles

both front brake discs becoming worn

front brake pads appear to be getting low but hard to inspect fully

Pass 4 Mar 2022 72,281 miles

Exhaust has slight blow.

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear wiper perished.

Pass 8 Mar 2021 66,101 miles

Exhaust has slight blow.

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear wiper perished.

Pass 21 Feb 2020 60,815 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 57,655 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 54,816 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 51,934 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 49,368 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 45,334 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 41,319 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 41,314 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 36,678 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 36,678 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 30,916 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 25,776 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 25,776 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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BV08 EFT 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 80%.

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 EFT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV08 EFT registered?

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

Is BV08 EFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV08 EFT shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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