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BKZ 4687

1998 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,799 mi
Last recorded96,799 miles
Recorded on8 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Citroen Xsara90,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKZ 4687
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2009 96,799 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside inner driveshaft gaitor burst

Pass 18 Apr 2008 82,561 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2008 82,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2007 66,845 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 66,842 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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BKZ 4687 is a 1998 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 BKZ 4687, 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 BKZ 4687 registered?

BKZ 4687 is a 1998 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 March 1998.

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