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N13 BLW

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

128,753 mi
Last recorded128,753 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN13 BLW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 128,753 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 128,753 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 122,307 miles

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 23 Sep 2022 113,278 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 88,208 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 82,405 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 75,789 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 66,108 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 58,099 miles

Nearside Oil leak drive shaft seal ()

Pass 31 Aug 2016 49,983 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 49,983 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 44,048 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 38,110 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2014 38,050 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 32,031 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 27,897 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 20,504 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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N13 BLW is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 N13 BLW, 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 N13 BLW registered?

N13 BLW is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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