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DLZ 3487

1998 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,737 mi
Last recorded127,737 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Citroen Xsara90,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLZ 3487
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2009 127,737 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 120,916 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 120,916 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 91,682 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 91,681 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine/gearbox mounting faulty.noise heard when pulling away.

nearside front fog lamp inop.

noise from fanbelt/timing belt area.

Pass 18 Mar 2006 81,980 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both wipers starting to deteriorate.

slight play at steering rack.

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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DLZ 3487 is a 1998 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DLZ 3487, 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 DLZ 3487 registered?

DLZ 3487 is a 1998 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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