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NY08 BXG

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,558 mi
Last recorded97,558 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY08 BXG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 97,558 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 97,512 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body sill corroded and holed with in 30cm of passengers seat mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 91,098 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 86,606 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2020 86,606 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 81,148 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 81,122 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 74,136 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 74,136 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 68,019 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 62,394 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 55,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 49,429 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 49,429 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 41,969 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

Pass 23 May 2012 34,916 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust hanger corroded on backbox

Pass 13 Jun 2011 26,890 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 26,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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NY08 BXG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NY08 BXG, 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 NY08 BXG registered?

NY08 BXG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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