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LL08 BKV

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

70,594 mi
Last recorded70,594 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 BKV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2022 70,594 miles

Nearside Rear door damaged

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

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2021 67,067 miles

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

under tray fitted

Fail 10 Dec 2021 67,067 miles

Nearside 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))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2020 64,028 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2019 60,642 miles

engine cover & under tray fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 58,450 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 23 May 2018 58,450 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2017 56,069 miles

engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2016 53,445 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt near & offside ()

Rear exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Pass 22 May 2015 49,993 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhurst box bracket brocken

Fail 22 May 2015 49,992 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhurst box bracket brocken

Fail 22 May 2014 45,631 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 May 2014 45,631 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 41,168 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

rear silencer bracket corroded exhaust still supported

Fail 23 May 2013 41,167 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 23 May 2012 35,244 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 30,068 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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LL08 BKV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LL08 BKV, 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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LL08 BKV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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