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MK08 ORO

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

95,529 mi
Last recorded95,529 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 ORO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 95,529 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 95,529 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn link bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 91,122 miles

Clutch pedal: anti-slip provision missing

Fail 24 Sep 2024 91,122 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Clutch pedal: anti-slip provision missing

Offside Rear Tyre wearing low and cracking

Pass 12 Oct 2023 88,000 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2023 88,000 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 82,926 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 77,748 miles

front windows tinted

sun strip fitted slightly encroaching swept area but not effecting drivers view

Pass 8 Oct 2020 73,869 miles

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view All windows (3.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen has transparent aftermarket sun strip encroaching into drivers swept area but not obstructing drivers view

Fail 8 Oct 2020 73,869 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))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view All windows (3.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen has transparent aftermarket sun strip encroaching into drivers swept area but not obstructing drivers view

Pass 12 Apr 2019 66,322 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view All front side windows have aftermarket tint applied (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 60,639 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 54,424 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 48,485 miles

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

Slight blow from exhaust system

Pass 17 Apr 2015 42,164 miles

front wipers smeering

fuel flap missing

n/s/f tyre has a deep cut in tread

o/s wing mirror loose

o/s/f seat belt fraying

Pass 15 Mar 2014 34,252 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 26,065 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Mar 2012 19,956 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre worn off on edge!

Pass 18 Mar 2011 14,339 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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MK08 ORO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ORO, 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 ORO registered?

MK08 ORO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 March 2008.

Is MK08 ORO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK08 ORO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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