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CLZ 5452

1998 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

167,388 mi
Last recorded167,388 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Citroen Xsara90,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLZ 5452
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2011 167,388 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside outer sill corroded and holed at front

Nearside rear tyre uneven wear and quite soft

Offside rear outer door handle broken

Rear floors corroded at rear subframe mountings

Pass 30 Apr 2010 162,673 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/ sill corroded outwith prescribed area.

Fail 29 Apr 2010 162,669 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/ sill corroded outwith prescribed area.

Pass 20 Apr 2009 155,163 miles

175/65 TR14 - Offside front tyre very near legal limit

Both number plate lamp covers missing

Nearside front tyre nearing legal limit

Quite a lot of travel on footbrake

Very little reserve travel on handbrake

Fail 20 Apr 2009 155,163 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

175/65 TR14 - Offside front tyre very near legal limit

Both number plate lamp covers missing

Nearside front tyre nearing legal limit

Quite a lot of travel on footbrake

Very little reserve travel on handbrake

Spare wheel insecure - carrier brackets nearly broken right through

Pass 28 Apr 2008 141,856 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Apr 2008 141,856 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 133,171 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 133,171 miles

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 125,486 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 125,485 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear axle bearings showing some wear

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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CLZ 5452 is a 1998 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 CLZ 5452, 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 CLZ 5452 registered?

CLZ 5452 is a 1998 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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