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CAZ 6568

1999 Citroen Xsara

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

158,935 mi
Last recorded158,935 miles
Recorded on8 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Citroen Xsara84,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAZ 6568
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2013 158,935 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2013 158,935 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2013 158,725 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2012 153,582 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

air bag light on [will fail after 1st may 2012]

Fail 30 Apr 2012 153,582 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

air bag light on [will fail after 1st may 2012]

Pass 6 May 2011 148,071 miles

air bag light on

both front susp[ension arms rear bushes poor

o/s door mirror surround poor

Fail 6 May 2011 148,071 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

air bag light on

both front susp[ension arms rear bushes poor

o/s door mirror surround poor

Pass 28 Apr 2010 141,166 miles

air bag light on

front suspension arm rear bushes poor

o/s door mirror surround poor condition

Pass 2 May 2009 134,639 miles

air bag light on

front brake discs worn

fuel tank straps rusty

offside door mirror poor

offside front shockabsorber has slight leak

rear bump stop mountings/ chassis rusty

rear exhaust box poor

Fail 25 Apr 2009 134,575 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

air bag light on

front brake discs worn

fuel tank straps rusty

offside door mirror poor

offside front shockabsorber has slight leak

rear bump stop mountings/ chassis rusty

rear exhaust box poor

Pass 26 Apr 2008 129,157 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre near limit

offside front tyre on limit

Pass 12 Apr 2007 119,708 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 11 Apr 2007 119,708 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 4 Apr 2006 112,773 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 112,766 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s rear hand brake cable(outer)split and rusty

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
Full Citroen Xsara reliability report

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CAZ 6568 is a 1999 Citroen Xsara in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 CAZ 6568, 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

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What year was CAZ 6568 registered?

CAZ 6568 is a 1999 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 April 1999.

Is CAZ 6568 safe to buy?

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