2008 Citroen Xsara 1.6L Diesel · BP57 DAO
2008 Citroen Xsara (1.6L, diesel). First registered 09 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 151,038 miles. MOT expired on 09 Dec 2025.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN XSARA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,038 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BP57 DAO Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/11/2024
- 151,038 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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BP57 DAO Mileage History
- 20/12/201028,417 mi
- 22/12/201137,281 mi+8,864 mi
- 11/01/201347,514 mi+10,233 mi
- 13/01/201456,191 mi+8,677 mi
- 13/01/201456,200 mi+9 mi
- 10/04/201457,407 mi+1,207 mi
- 03/04/201564,658 mi+7,251 mi
- 03/04/201585,000 mi+20,342 mi
- 20/04/201668,649 mi-16,351 mi
- 19/04/201782,800 mi+14,151 mi
- 16/04/2018100,366 mi+17,566 mi
- 18/04/2018100,440 mi+74 mi
- 20/03/2019111,126 mi+10,686 mi
- 28/10/2020126,924 mi+15,798 mi
- 28/10/2020126,924 mi
- 10/12/2021130,512 mi+3,588 mi
- 10/12/2021130,512 mi
- 09/12/2022135,078 mi+4,566 mi
- 16/11/2023139,228 mi+4,150 mi
- 23/11/2023139,232 mi+4 mi
- 19/11/2024151,029 mi+11,797 mi
- 22/11/2024151,038 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 8,806 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
BP57 DAO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Citroen Xsara (BP57 DAO) between December 2010 and November 2024.
The record contains 15 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 22 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (17 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 49 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
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