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BV58 FOT

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

144,010 mi
Last recorded144,010 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV58 FOT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 144,010 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill been jacked in wrong place causing part of sill to become loose (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 144,010 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill soft to the touch no metal present under finger and thumb pressure (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill is soft to the touch with no metal felt under finger and thumb pressure (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective rear bracket not connected (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill been jacked in wrong place causing part of sill to become loose (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 123,959 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 123,959 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 112,393 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering component leaking Switch is leaking, Also needs steam cleaning to remove excess fluid. (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 95,228 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 82,853 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 73,575 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 69,676 miles

mounting on rear exhuast broken

Pass 22 Aug 2016 62,038 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 54,738 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 43,854 miles

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

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

Rear wiper split.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Aug 2013 31,829 miles

both rear tyres perished and cracked no cords at time of test

Pass 7 Aug 2012 18,750 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 9,102 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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BV58 FOT is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BV58 FOT, 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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BV58 FOT is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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