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BV08 VNT

2008 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

126,974 mi
Last recorded126,974 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 VNT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 126,974 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside Rear Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside Rear Inner & Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Driver Wing Mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Nearside & Offside ()

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both Nearside & Offside Front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 114,299 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 114,273 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 104,690 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box deteriorated and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 104,690 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box deteriorated and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Interior mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2022 104,347 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Panels severely corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear SILL PANEL CORRODED,(NON STRUCTURAL AREA).

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 98,781 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 97,046 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 92,060 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2019 92,060 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 85,775 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 85,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 78,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 70,775 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 63,132 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 50,619 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 36,990 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 24,871 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 16,122 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 VNT is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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