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C4 JAE

1998 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,746 mi
Last recorded80,746 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Citroen Xsara90,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 JAE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2010 80,746 miles

Oil leak

near side wiper torn

rear wiper torn

unable to check front brake pads due to type of wheels fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2010 80,746 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

near side wiper torn

rear wiper torn

unable to check front brake pads due to type of wheels fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2009 71,135 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn

oil leaks

tested when wet

windscreen chipped

Pass 22 Sep 2008 67,614 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 63,064 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 58,324 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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C4 JAE is a 1998 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C4 JAE, 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 C4 JAE registered?

C4 JAE is a 1998 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is C4 JAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C4 JAE shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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