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BW57 OJP

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,338 mi
Last recorded92,338 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW57 OJP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 92,338 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2025 92,330 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking o/s rear tyre over 10 years old 2010 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 84,644 miles

Coolant level below min

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2024 84,644 miles

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

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

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

Coolant level below min

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 76,130 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 70,669 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 64,872 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 64,872 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 62,492 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 61,159 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre slight cracking edge of tread

Pass 8 Mar 2018 57,706 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 52,666 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 52,658 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 46,715 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 40,024 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 32,749 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 26,521 miles

nearside front tyre wall poor.

Pass 22 Feb 2012 21,759 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 16,426 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear wiper split

slight damage -front no. plate

Pass 8 Feb 2011 16,426 miles

rear wiper split

slight damage -front no. plate

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 OJP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 BW57 OJP, 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 OJP registered?

BW57 OJP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 February 2008.

Is BW57 OJP safe to buy?

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