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B421 NGA

2000 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

139,712 mi
Last recorded139,712 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Citroen Xsara84,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB421 NGA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2012 139,712 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing on edges

engine overheating

Fail 23 Jul 2012 139,711 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing on edges

engine overheating

Pass 23 Jul 2011 125,515 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 125,514 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2010 118,268 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 19 Jul 2010 118,268 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 7 Jul 2009 103,388 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 103,388 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 92,937 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 76,377 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 60,109 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 60,083 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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B421 NGA is a 2000 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 B421 NGA, 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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B421 NGA is a 2000 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 September 2000.

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