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NY08 BXS

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

86,634 mi
Last recorded86,634 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY08 BXS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 86,634 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 86,634 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2017 80,892 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing the full inspection of adult seat-belt

Offside Front Outer cv boot has new clip fitted, but still leaking grease

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside front outer sill weak, next to already placed patches (5.2.6)

middle section at rear join badly corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2017 80,886 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box corroded and holed (7.1.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing the full inspection of adult seat-belt

Offside Front Outer cv boot has new clip fitted, but still leaking grease

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside front outer sill weak, next to already placed patches (5.2.6)

middle section at rear join badly corroded

Pass 23 May 2016 74,839 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear clamp corroded and loose (7.1.2)

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

damage to front bumper

offside and nearside front outer sills, still feel thin.

Fail 10 May 2016 74,583 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside and nearside front outer sills, chalked up (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear clamp corroded and loose (7.1.2)

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

damage to front bumper

Pass 14 May 2015 63,347 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 56,776 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

damage to vehicle

rear number plate loose but not insecure

Fail 21 Jul 2014 56,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

baffles in exhaust centre silencer have collapsed and rattleing

damage to vehicle

exhaust only supported by on hanger but system still secure

rear exhaust silencer support strap rotted away

rear number plate loose but not insecure

Pass 11 Jul 2013 46,448 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

exhaust back box strap corroded

rear number plate loose

Fail 11 Jul 2013 46,448 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust back box strap corroded

rear number plate loose

Fail 7 Jul 2012 36,480 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 36,480 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 26,801 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 26,801 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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NY08 BXS is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 BXS, 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 BXS registered?

NY08 BXS is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 August 2008.

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