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A16 SWM

2000 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

98,191 mi
Last recorded98,191 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Citroen Xsara84,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 SWM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 98,191 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 98,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 97,225 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH rear (5.2.3 (e))

engine coolant leak

Fail 10 Dec 2024 97,173 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH rear (5.2.3 (e))

engine coolant leak

Pass 4 Jan 2024 95,760 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 95,748 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 93,332 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 91,692 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 89,903 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 11 Jun 2019 87,994 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 86,100 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 83,434 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 81,771 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 81,154 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 78,657 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 78,657 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 75,372 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 75,365 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 70,519 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 66,492 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 66,492 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 62,316 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 58,342 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 58,342 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 53,768 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 53,768 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 46,537 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 43,195 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 43,195 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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A16 SWM is a 2000 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 A16 SWM, 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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What year was A16 SWM registered?

A16 SWM is a 2000 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 December 2000.

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