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BV08 UPK

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

84,346 mi
Last recorded84,346 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 UPK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 84,346 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 84,345 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced multiple holes in outer-sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer-sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 83,964 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 7 Oct 2020 83,956 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working both front (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 10 Apr 2019 82,407 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 82,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 76,814 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 71,549 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 71,549 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 61,927 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 61,927 miles

Nearside Front 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 52,293 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 42,476 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 42,476 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 35,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Mar 2013 35,589 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 27,901 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 27,091 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear blade worn /torn

Pass 11 Mar 2011 20,374 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 UPK is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 UPK, 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 UPK registered?

BV08 UPK is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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