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CA08 BPF

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

193,073 mi
Last recorded193,073 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 BPF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 193,073 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axl (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 193,068 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing co 1.20% (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axl (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 190,890 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2019 180,112 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2019 180,112 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side indicator in wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018 166,511 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2018 166,511 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge 185 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 May 2017 152,119 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 138,534 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

cut in nearside front outer tyre wall

engine management light on

Pass 29 May 2015 122,798 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 105,088 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 88,460 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 71,649 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 71,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 54,502 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 51,229 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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CA08 BPF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 CA08 BPF, 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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CA08 BPF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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