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MJ08 OPA

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

86,849 mi
Last recorded86,849 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 OPA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 86,849 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2026 86,846 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 84,065 miles

Offside Front Outer sill corroded not within 30cm of a mounting point

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 81,726 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 79,092 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive box section /end cap of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive box section/end cap of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 78,895 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive box section of sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel bearing not tested 100%

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive box section of sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component sub frame covered (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 71,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear sill slightly damaged

both outer sills getting weak

Pass 26 Jan 2021 67,649 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill getting weak (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 64,848 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2020 64,848 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 60,267 miles

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 55,752 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 47,751 miles

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

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)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 39,254 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 39,254 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2015 31,861 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 31,829 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 May 2014 29,710 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 27,785 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 23,740 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 17,125 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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MJ08 OPA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 MJ08 OPA, 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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MJ08 OPA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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