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DLZ 4778

1998 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,377 mi
Last recorded119,377 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Citroen Xsara90,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLZ 4778
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2012 119,377 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 119,377 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 111,872 miles

boot lock innop full inspection not possible

o/s/f outer sill is holed outwith prescribed areas

rear of car corroded underneath

Fail 31 Jan 2011 111,872 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

boot lock innop full inspection not possible

o/s/f outer sill is holed outwith prescribed areas

rear of car corroded underneath

Pass 5 Feb 2010 107,381 miles

front suspension arms rear d shaped bush starting to split and perish

front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion

n/s/r brake performance is poor

power steering pipe slightly damp

rear number plate is slightly deteriorated

slight damage at o/s/f jacking point

Fail 29 Jan 2010 107,301 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front suspension arms rear d shaped bush starting to split and perish

front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion

n/s/r brake performance is poor

power steering pipe slightly damp

rear number plate is slightly deteriorated

slight damage at o/s/f jacking point

Pass 30 Jan 2009 103,226 miles

brake pipes to rear showing slight corrosion

front brake squeel whilst in use

n/s/f/ drop link has slight play in it may cause a knock

Fail 30 Jan 2009 103,226 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pipes to rear showing slight corrosion

front brake squeel whilst in use

n/s/f/ drop link has slight play in it may cause a knock

Pass 31 Jan 2008 98,514 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside front tyre cracked on sidewalls

offside front fog light inop

Fail 31 Jan 2008 98,514 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre cracked on sidewalls

offside front fog light inop

Pass 31 Jan 2007 93,893 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside / offside front tyres cracked on tread

Fail 31 Jan 2007 93,893 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside / offside front tyres cracked on tread

Pass 1 Feb 2006 87,450 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 87,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 4778 is a 1998 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DLZ 4778, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DLZ 4778 registered?

DLZ 4778 is a 1998 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is DLZ 4778 safe to buy?

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