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SX08 BBK

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

95,147 mi
Last recorded95,147 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX08 BBK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2022 95,147 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust bracket insecure. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear light unit broken,(no white light).

Fail 25 Jul 2022 95,145 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust bracket insecure. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear light unit broken,(no white light).

Pass 21 Jul 2021 85,060 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 54,554 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front and rear sill areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 79,751 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 79,751 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure exhaust support adrift (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe leading to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust support adrift (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 75,294 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 75,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65/15/88h (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 55,041 miles

silencer box outer skin peeling. system still gas tight

Pass 21 Jul 2017 56,034 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 49,166 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 49,166 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 42,828 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 38,896 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 38,896 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 33,039 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013 33,039 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 26,051 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 20,645 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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SX08 BBK is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SX08 BBK, 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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SX08 BBK is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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