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DS08 ORA

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,459 mi
Last recorded51,459 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 ORA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022 51,459 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 51,459 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 49,658 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2021 49,658 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 48,150 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 48,150 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 42,340 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 32,263 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 31,966 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 30,743 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 27,764 miles

exhaust back box support strap broken but supported

Pass 25 Jun 2014 25,628 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 24,247 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 21,700 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 18,451 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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DS08 ORA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DS08 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 DS08 ORA registered?

DS08 ORA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is DS08 ORA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS08 ORA shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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