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A13 VYV

1999 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,528 mi
Last recorded124,528 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Citroen Xsara84,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 VYV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2012 124,528 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 124,528 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 120,880 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2010 117,074 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 112,394 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 106,635 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 May 2008 106,635 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2007 95,281 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 90,503 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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A13 VYV is a 1999 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1999 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 84,431 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 A13 VYV, 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 27 years old, this Citroen Xsara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A13 VYV registered?

A13 VYV is a 1999 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 April 1999.

Is A13 VYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A13 VYV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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