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8984 MX

2000 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

169,440 mi
Last recorded169,440 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Citroen Xsara84,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration8984 MX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 169,440 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 169,434 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Manufacturer engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 164,186 miles

manufacturer engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing a full examination of some components

Fail 31 Jul 2024 164,186 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

manufacturer engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing a full examination of some components

Pass 6 Jul 2023 158,351 miles

manufacturer engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing a full examination of some components

Fail 6 Jul 2023 158,351 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour faded to white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour faded to white (4.4.3 (a))

manufacturer engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing a full examination of some components

Pass 15 Jul 2022 152,675 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing a full examination of some components

Fail 15 Jul 2022 152,675 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing a full examination of some components

Pass 25 Jun 2021 149,665 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 149,662 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))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing some light perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 146,470 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases can be seen under bonnet (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 145,093 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 145,071 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 143,613 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 141,655 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 141,472 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 138,856 miles

advise both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 2 Jul 2015 136,246 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 134,466 miles

Rear tyres perishing

Fail 13 Jun 2014 134,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 7 Jun 2013 130,293 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine management light on

Pass 8 Jun 2012 121,932 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light on

Fail 29 May 2012 121,763 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

o/s handbrake outer cover split

Pass 30 Jun 2011 113,954 miles

Engine management light on

Front brake disc's poor condition

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Jun 2011 113,954 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Engine management light on

Front brake disc's poor condition

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 102,586 miles

front and rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 25 Jun 2010 102,311 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

front and rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 1 Jul 2009 95,473 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 90,194 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 78,463 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 69,271 miles

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

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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8984 MX is a 2000 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

Across all 2000 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 84,009 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 8984 MX, 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 26 years old, this Citroen Xsara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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8984 MX is a 2000 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 2 March 2000.

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