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BNZ 3879

2000 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,441 mi
Last recorded92,441 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Citroen Xsara84,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 3879
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2012 92,441 miles

AIRBAG LIGHT ON

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Mar 2011 76,410 miles

Air bag light on

Both front side repeaters slightly discoloured

Engine management light on

Exhaust catalyst heatshield loose

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOOK WORN

Nearside front anti-roll bar link slightly worn

Nearside rear light lens slightly damaged

Nearside wing mirror missing

Offside front seat belt slightly frayed

Possible leak of grease from offside front c.v boot

Spare tyre badly worn

Unable to check centre rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Various damage to body work

Fail 4 Mar 2011 76,349 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Air bag light on

Both front side repeaters slightly discoloured

Engine management light on

Exhaust catalyst heatshield loose

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOOK WORN

Nearside front anti-roll bar link slightly worn

Nearside rear light lens slightly damaged

Nearside wing mirror missing

Offside front seat belt slightly frayed

Possible leak of grease from offside front c.v boot

Spare tyre badly worn

Unable to check centre rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Various damage to body work

Pass 7 Sep 2009 63,811 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 63,811 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

ADVISE near side door mirror missing

Fail 15 May 2009 60,925 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 14 Mar 2008 51,004 miles

Dampness from around nearside rear brake drum

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear footbrake & handbrake performance low

Nearside rear light lens broken

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

Offside front tyre outer sidewall perished

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 51,004 miles

Dampness from around nearside rear brake drum

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear footbrake & handbrake performance low

Nearside rear light lens broken

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

Offside front tyre outer sidewall perished

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 44,713 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 44,713 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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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BNZ 3879 is a 2000 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BNZ 3879, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BNZ 3879 registered?

BNZ 3879 is a 2000 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 February 2000.

Is BNZ 3879 safe to buy?

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