MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,541 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nsr tyre cracking
rear exhaust bracket snapped
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
rear exhaust bracket snapped
offside front indicator losing orange tint
rear silencer strap heavily corroded
rear wiper split
Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
n/s/r seat belt guide missing
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
n/s/r seat belt guide missing
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MK08 OPT is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 MK08 OPT, 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 MK08 OPT registered?
MK08 OPT is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 March 2008.
Is MK08 OPT safe to buy?
The MOT history for MK08 OPT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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