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J5 BCK

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,016 mi
Last recorded91,016 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 BCK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2026 91,016 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill. not continuous weld (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 87,268 miles

both outer sills corroded/soft

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

rear exhaust box and support hanger corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2025 87,268 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre twisted out of shape 185 65 15 Bridgestone (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

both outer sills corroded/soft

rear exhaust box and support hanger corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2024 83,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

slight leak from no.1 and no. 2 fuel injectors

Fail 21 Feb 2024 83,035 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer clip insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

slight leak from no.1 and no. 2 fuel injectors

Pass 24 Feb 2023 79,031 miles

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 13 Feb 2023 78,893 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch cover insecure

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear shocks corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2022 74,405 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

sills soft/blistering

spanner light on

Fail 16 Feb 2022 74,405 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre wear on edge

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

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

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

sills soft/blistering

spanner light on

Pass 18 Feb 2021 70,436 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 70,436 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Passenger's seat insecure doesn't lock into floor catch (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Nail in tyre edge of tyre ()

Registration plate lamp insecure Lamp and handle fiiting (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 67,088 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 67,082 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 60,317 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 58,706 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 56,723 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 54,469 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 48,217 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 48,217 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 39,500 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 36,015 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 31,392 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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J5 BCK is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 J5 BCK, 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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J5 BCK is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 September 2008.

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