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BV08 WNS

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,235 mi
Last recorded64,235 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 WNS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 64,235 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 64,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front upper suspension mount bearing partially seized

Pass 8 Nov 2019 55,140 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 55,138 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 49,530 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 44,357 miles

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

Rear brakes noisy in brake tester

centre and rear exhaust silencers, deteriorated

Fail 27 Oct 2017 44,356 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brakes noisy in brake tester

centre and rear exhaust silencers, deteriorated

Pass 4 Nov 2015 35,242 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 30,442 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 25,932 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 19,903 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 14,456 miles

offside front tyre small cut outer wall (not to cords)

Fail 2 Nov 2011 14,456 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front tyre small cut outer wall (not to cords)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 12,442 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 WNS is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey 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 WNS, 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 WNS registered?

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

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