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E600 BSK

1998 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,902 mi
Last recorded94,902 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Citroen Xsara90,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE600 BSK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2011 94,902 miles

both parking brake outer cables broken.

o/s rear door does not open/

Fail 7 Mar 2011 94,891 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

both parking brake outer cables broken.

o/s rear door does not open/

Pass 24 Feb 2010 88,802 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 88,800 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 80,971 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pipes corroded

nearside front wishbone bush worn

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 6 Mar 2009 80,740 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pipes corroded

nearside front wishbone bush worn

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 18 Mar 2008 71,975 miles

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

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

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

brake pipes corroded

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 16 Mar 2007 64,529 miles

brake pipes corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2006 57,247 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front wishbone bushes deteriorating

Fail 20 Feb 2006 57,247 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front wishbone bushes deteriorating

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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E600 BSK is a 1998 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E600 BSK, 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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E600 BSK is a 1998 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 February 1998.

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