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BW57 KVE

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

134,441 mi
Last recorded134,441 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW57 KVE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 134,441 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark could not see brake pads (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front exhaust mounting bracket broken

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge more so on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

inner / outer sills corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2025 134,316 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn could not see o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill into box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill into box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark could not see brake pads (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front exhaust mounting bracket broken

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge more so on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

inner / outer sills corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2024 128,881 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 119,914 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2023 119,914 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 111,613 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 111,578 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill very corroded end of sill but not structural (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 105,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn slightly worn on edges

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Offside Outer Sill corroded by previous repair

Fail 5 Nov 2021 105,584 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn slightly worn on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold on edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Offside Outer Sill corroded by previous repair

Pass 30 Oct 2020 98,035 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Nov 2019 93,541 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Squeak from o/s/f brake when rotated

Fail 5 Nov 2019 93,518 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced End of outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Squeak from o/s/f brake when rotated

Pass 5 Nov 2018 85,693 miles

Front tyres valves slight perished

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking slight (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight ()

Rear wiper poor

Squeak from o/s/f brake pad when rotated

Pass 31 Oct 2017 79,356 miles

Front wiper blades getting poor

O/s/r tyre cracking between treads

Rear wiper blade poor

Fail 20 Oct 2017 79,324 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Center of outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Front wiper blades getting poor

O/s/r tyre cracking between treads

Rear wiper blade poor

Pass 8 Nov 2016 73,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

rear brakes noisy unable to see brake pads

Pass 4 Nov 2015 67,092 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 67,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 61,017 miles

front tyres bald on inner edge and very close to legal limit

Fail 29 Oct 2014 61,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres bald on inner edge and very close to legal limit

Pass 24 Oct 2013 56,700 miles

Front tyres on 3mm

Pass 6 Nov 2012 52,403 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 52,403 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 51,183 miles

airbag warning light on

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn

Pass 16 Feb 2011 35,896 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limits

rear brakes noisey in operation

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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BW57 KVE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BW57 KVE, 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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BW57 KVE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 February 2008.

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