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BNZ 4838

1998 Citroen Xsara

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,502 mi
Last recorded136,502 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Citroen Xsara90,862 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 4838
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2008 136,502 miles

AIRBAG LIGHT ON

CLUTCH FEEL

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL

WIPER BLADES

Fail 8 Jul 2008 136,502 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

AIRBAG LIGHT ON

CLUTCH FEEL

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL

TRACKING

WIPER BLADES

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 4838 is a 1998 Citroen Xsara in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BNZ 4838, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BNZ 4838 registered?

BNZ 4838 is a 1998 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 October 1998.

Is BNZ 4838 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNZ 4838 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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