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EA58 BNJ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

80,837 mi
Last recorded80,837 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA58 BNJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 80,837 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 80,837 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 66,259 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security osf sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 62,872 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

nearside front , offside and nearside rear tyres all deteriorated

Fail 23 Apr 2020 62,870 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

nearside front , offside and nearside rear tyres all deteriorated

Pass 8 Apr 2019 55,567 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Offside Front coil spring touching body on turns

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 55,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Front coil spring touching body on turns

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 47,718 miles

Rear exhaust strap corroded through

windscreen wipers noisy

Pass 12 Apr 2017 42,414 miles

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front suspension top mount deteriorated

Pass 25 Apr 2016 36,641 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly deteriorated

Fail 25 Apr 2016 36,641 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Apr 2015 31,904 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 31,904 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 26,870 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 22,050 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Dec 2011 17,008 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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EA58 BNJ 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 68.8%.

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 EA58 BNJ, 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 EA58 BNJ registered?

EA58 BNJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 December 2008.

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