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C7 VTS

1999 Citroen Xsara

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,955 mi
Last recorded80,955 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2008
Typical for 1999 Citroen Xsara84,431 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 VTS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2008 80,955 miles

both front coil springs rusty

engine oil leak

nsf brake flexi splitting

nsf tyre on limit and punctured

nsr tyre close to limit

Fail 4 Jun 2008 81,954 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

both front coil springs rusty

engine oil leak

nsf brake flexi splitting

nsf tyre on limit and punctured

nsr tyre close to limit

rear brake discs rusty

rear brake pads low

Pass 31 May 2007 73,700 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 4 May 2006 66,627 miles

off side and near side rear tyres show signs of deteriation on outer side walls

Fail 25 Apr 2006 66,627 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise rack

advise rear tyres

Pass 31 May 2005 59,427 miles

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

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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C7 VTS is a 1999 Citroen Xsara in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 84,431 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 C7 VTS, 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 27 years old, this Citroen Xsara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C7 VTS?

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What year was C7 VTS registered?

C7 VTS is a 1999 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 November 1999.

Is C7 VTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C7 VTS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C7 VTS have outstanding finance?

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