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FY08 BZO

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

93,108 mi
Last recorded93,108 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 BZO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 93,108 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 89,659 miles

Centre to rear exhaust join corroded thin.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Jan 2019 84,719 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 80,903 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 75,791 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section to back box joint (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 66,857 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 66,857 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 58,900 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 53,311 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2014 53,311 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 48,200 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 41,902 miles

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

both front wiper blades smearing

Pass 25 Feb 2011 30,326 miles

rear wiper blade split

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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FY08 BZO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FY08 BZO, 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 FY08 BZO registered?

FY08 BZO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 March 2008.

Is FY08 BZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY08 BZO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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