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SE08 BHW

2008 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

103,732 mi
Last recorded103,732 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE08 BHW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 103,732 miles

Nearside Front outer sill corroded front

Offside outer sill corroded front

Fail 13 Sep 2021 103,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front outer sill corroded front

Offside outer sill corroded front

Pass 18 Sep 2020 97,611 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both, Casings heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 97,611 miles

Emissions not tested Major exhaust gas leak at back box (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both, Casings heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch insecure

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 87,314 miles

tailgate latch defective

Fail 2 Apr 2019 87,309 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

tailgate latch defective

Pass 31 Mar 2018 78,963 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 31 Mar 2018 78,963 miles

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

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)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 73,994 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 73,994 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 68,175 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 68,175 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 58,452 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 58,452 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 May 2014 48,211 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 May 2014 48,211 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 41,473 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 30,735 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 26,095 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre showing signs of cracking to sidewalls.

Fail 8 Jul 2011 26,092 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre showing signs of cracking to sidewalls.

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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SE08 BHW is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 SE08 BHW, 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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SE08 BHW is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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