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HT08 BKJ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

48,537 mi
Last recorded48,537 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT08 BKJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2020 48,537 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box to centre pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 47,409 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 43,497 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 38,116 miles

all 4 tyres slightly perished

Fail 26 Jun 2017 38,115 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

all 4 tyres slightly perished

Pass 17 Jun 2016 33,339 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 29,037 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 23,743 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 18,675 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 13,987 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 9,491 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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HT08 BKJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HT08 BKJ, 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 HT08 BKJ registered?

HT08 BKJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 August 2008.

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