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BV08 ZNO

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

111,951 mi
Last recorded111,951 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 ZNO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2022 111,951 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 100,535 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 100,535 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 88,694 miles

both front sills soft to touch

both rear tyres worn low and perishing

front P bushes splitting

slight damage to n/s/f tyer wall

Fail 20 Jul 2020 88,694 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure mount (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front sills soft to touch

both rear tyres worn low and perishing

front P bushes splitting

slight damage to n/s/f tyer wall

Pass 21 May 2019 75,660 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 75,659 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 72,321 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 67,118 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 67,118 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 62,064 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 Oct 2014 52,286 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 45,041 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 39,450 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 31,788 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)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 25,731 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside and nearside front inner brake pads getting low

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 ZNO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZNO, 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 ZNO registered?

BV08 ZNO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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