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BV08 VMH

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,945 mi
Last recorded116,945 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 VMH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 116,945 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2019 116,945 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 108,872 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on both side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2018 108,872 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury the seal. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on both side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 101,051 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 91,665 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 91,658 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 79,140 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 68,253 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 61,250 miles

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

brake fluid low

Pass 25 Feb 2014 61,250 miles

brake fluid low

Pass 28 Feb 2013 52,720 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 43,213 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 32,732 miles

corrosion on exhaust in places

nearside rear tyre scrubed on outer wall

wear on front brake discs possible front brake padslow

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 VMH is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VMH, 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 VMH registered?

BV08 VMH is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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