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BV58 FUA

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,668 mi
Last recorded86,668 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV58 FUA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 86,668 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 86,660 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 72,971 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 26 Sep 2015 72,971 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure abs wire (1.9.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

eng man w/light

Pass 5 Sep 2014 60,133 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 43,962 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 43,962 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2012 33,810 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 33,810 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 23,946 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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 FUA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BV58 FUA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV58 FUA registered?

BV58 FUA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 September 2008.

Is BV58 FUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV58 FUA shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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