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LE57 BKX

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

154,487 mi
Last recorded154,487 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE57 BKX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 154,487 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 154,487 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 137,447 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 31 Oct 2020 136,909 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine caused by cuffing injector (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill fractured (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 109,690 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 74,219 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 54,064 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 53,171 miles

Rear exhaust silencer rear mounting strap broken but exhaust supported

Pass 5 Jan 2016 52,362 miles

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

O/S front tyre wearing low on a outer edge

Oil leak

Under trays fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2016 52,362 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/65/15 (4.1.D.1b)

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

O/S front tyre wearing low on a outer edge

Oil leak

Under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2015 50,557 miles

N/S front tyre tread depth low and wearing low on a outer edge

N/S rear tyre side deteriorated

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2014 46,558 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 May 2013 44,971 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 44,971 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 43,416 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 34,975 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 27,613 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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LE57 BKX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LE57 BKX, 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 LE57 BKX registered?

LE57 BKX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 January 2008.

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