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BW57 OGL

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,091 mi
Last recorded105,091 miles
Recorded on14 May 2014
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW57 OGL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2014 105,091 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 105,091 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 May 2013 95,931 miles

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

rear exhaust strap corroded

Pass 16 May 2012 89,192 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 80,830 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 78,060 miles

nsr cill crushed up

Fail 8 Feb 2011 78,060 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nsr cill crushed up

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 OGL is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OGL, 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 BW57 OGL registered?

BW57 OGL is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 February 2008.

Is BW57 OGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW57 OGL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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