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BW57 OHB

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

171,651 mi
Last recorded171,651 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW57 OHB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 171,651 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Tailpipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 171,651 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Tailpipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 160,834 miles

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 20 Dec 2024 160,818 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 147,688 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2023 147,688 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2023 147,666 miles

Emissions unable to be completed not enough oil in vehicle (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no fluid to windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 16 Dec 2022 137,524 miles

Nearside Front rack end slight play

rack damp

Fail 16 Dec 2022 137,524 miles

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

Road wheel fixing missing 1 on all 4 wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front rack end slight play

rack damp

Fail 21 Nov 2022 137,523 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front rack end

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

Nearside Rear lightr unit insecure

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

rack damp

Pass 26 Jan 2022 130,530 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill skin area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear slight damage/crack to rear lamp

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective general corrosion to full system also evident (6.1.2 (a))

Valve stem slightly damaged all valves front and rear (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 130,528 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill skin area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear slight damage/crack to rear lamp

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective general corrosion to full system also evident (6.1.2 (a))

Valve stem slightly damaged all valves front and rear (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 123,036 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning bulb inop on high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe, exhaust heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill excessively corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Valve stem slightly damaged all four tyre valves perished (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 123,036 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning bulb inop on high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe, exhaust heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill excessively corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Valve stem slightly damaged all four tyre valves perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 118,251 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 118,249 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering component leaking leak from pinion seal. (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both o/s and n/s only just met requirements. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 106,941 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ONLY JUST MET MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ONLY JUST MET MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 106,941 miles

Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ONLY JUST MET MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ONLY JUST MET MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 96,771 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 96,770 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 85,719 miles

Exhaust system general corrosion

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

Nearside Front Valve stem - slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 75,202 miles

Exhaust system and mounting brackets corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2016 75,202 miles

Exhaust system and mounting brackets corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 62,933 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 54,665 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 54,665 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 43,534 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 33,577 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 24,149 miles

n/s front tyre unevan tread wear on outer edge

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 OHB is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 OHB, 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 OHB registered?

BW57 OHB is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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The MOT history for BW57 OHB shows 29 tests with a 55.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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