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BN08 ORA

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

150,960 mi
Last recorded150,960 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 ORA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 150,960 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2026 150,946 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to front marked with yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2025 139,044 miles

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 132,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill has Start of Corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2024 132,529 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit See Emissions Sheet (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill has Start of Corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 124,487 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 116,687 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Outer Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Fronts BADLY Worn on Tyres Both Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 116,687 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit See Emissions Sheet (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Outer Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Fronts BADLY Worn on Tyres Both Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 108,031 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 98,681 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 98,398 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 85,236 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2019 85,236 miles

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board diesel injector seal leaking (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 72,792 miles

Front tyres speed rating t should be h

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 10 Mar 2018 72,542 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases number two injector leaking exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer strap corroded away (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front tyres speed rating t should be h

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 3 Mar 2017 59,854 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

both offside tyres and nearside front tyre speed rating T,should be H.

Pass 12 Mar 2016 47,262 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 46,964 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 35,174 miles

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

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

cut in outer wall of nearside front tyre not exposing cord.

rear silencer support split

wipers deteriorating.

Pass 21 Feb 2014 21,801 miles

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

cuts in nearside front tyre not exposing cord.

Pass 8 Mar 2013 10,278 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 8,317 miles

n/s/f tyre slight cut in sidewall

n/s/f tyre slight damage to sidewall

Pass 17 Mar 2011 6,614 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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BN08 ORA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BN08 ORA, 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 BN08 ORA registered?

BN08 ORA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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