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YE08 BNN

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

82,390 mi
Last recorded82,390 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 BNN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 82,390 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 82,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

offside side repeater lens missing

Pass 26 Oct 2020 80,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

coolant level low

Fail 26 Oct 2020 80,702 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

coolant level low

Pass 24 Sep 2019 76,824 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 68,099 miles

Nearside Front abs sensor catching ring

Offside Front tyre slight uneven wear

Fail 24 Sep 2018 68,099 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front abs sensor catching ring

Offside Front tyre slight uneven wear

Fail 12 Sep 2018 67,616 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Central box in poor condition

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 60,440 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 60,440 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Sep 2016 51,718 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 43,728 miles

Brake pedal actuating linkage has slight wear in the eye of a brake stationary pin (3.3.A.1g)

rear n/s light cluster slightly loose

Fail 25 Jun 2015 43,728 miles

Brake pedal actuating linkage has slight wear in the eye of a brake stationary pin (3.3.A.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear n/s light cluster slightly loose

Pass 14 Jun 2014 37,994 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 32,223 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 25,502 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 18,834 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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YE08 BNN is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YE08 BNN, 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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YE08 BNN is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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