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BV08 OHO

2008 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

135,289 mi
Last recorded135,289 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 135,289 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 123,745 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 123,721 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside & offside ()

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 114,936 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 114,908 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 108,108 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 108,108 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 104,057 miles

drivers window in operative

front tyres on 3mm

Pass 3 Feb 2014 93,894 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 93,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 79,643 miles

black blow mark at top of turbo

Pass 2 Feb 2012 64,911 miles

black blow mark around top of turbo

front discs worn and lipped pads approx 70% worn

Fail 2 Feb 2012 64,911 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

black blow mark around top of turbo

front discs worn and lipped pads approx 70% worn

n/s/f tyre on 2mm and outer edge worn smooth

o/s/r tyre on 4mm

Pass 2 Feb 2011 52,289 miles

front discs ok and pads 50% worn

rear discs ok and pads 60% worn

tyres 5mm all round

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 OHO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BV08 OHO, 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 OHO registered?

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

Is BV08 OHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV08 OHO shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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