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NB08 BKU

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

116,510 mi
Last recorded116,510 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNB08 BKU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 116,510 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 18 Aug 2026 116,510 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 114,242 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft into gbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush creaking lock to lock (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 114,242 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft into gbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush creaking lock to lock (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 111,693 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 108,692 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 108,692 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 105,849 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 105,318 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 102,434 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 97,593 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged all (5.2.3 (j))

rear exhaust corroded

steering rack gaitor deteriorated

Pass 23 Sep 2019 87,437 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 81,159 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 60,292 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nsf and osf tyres worn at edges

nsr tyre worn at edges

Pass 6 Oct 2014 50,922 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 45,535 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 38,098 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 30,289 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 30,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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NB08 BKU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NB08 BKU, 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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NB08 BKU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 July 2008.

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