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BW08 APZ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,206 mi
Last recorded72,206 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW08 APZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 72,206 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement p bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement p bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 58,536 miles

o/s/r tyre spilts in tread and sidewall

rear exhaust metal bracket corroding

Pass 1 May 2014 46,360 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 May 2014 46,360 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 34,591 miles

2 x rear tyres deteriorating

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Apr 2013 34,590 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

2 x rear tyres deteriorating

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Apr 2012 23,297 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 19,466 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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BW08 APZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BW08 APZ, 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 BW08 APZ registered?

BW08 APZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 August 2008.

Is BW08 APZ safe to buy?

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