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AKZ 8408

1998 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,793 mi
Last recorded103,793 miles
Recorded on21 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Citroen Xsara90,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKZ 8408
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2013 103,793 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 103,792 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2012 100,045 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 95,321 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 95,320 miles

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2010 87,687 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2009 79,358 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 70,712 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 58,554 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 48,668 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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AKZ 8408 is a 1998 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 90,862 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 AKZ 8408, 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 28 years old, this Citroen Xsara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AKZ 8408 registered?

AKZ 8408 is a 1998 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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