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EKZ 8198

2000 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2016
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,554 mi
Last recorded115,554 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Citroen Xsara84,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKZ 8198
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2015 115,554 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/F- Inner rack arm has play at its fixxing joint.

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 115,453 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/F- Inner rack arm has play at its fixxing joint.

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 110,439 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 110,439 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 106,028 miles

AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Feb 2013 106,028 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON

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

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

Oil leak

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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EKZ 8198 is a 2000 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 84,009 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 EKZ 8198, 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 26 years old, this Citroen Xsara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EKZ 8198 registered?

EKZ 8198 is a 2000 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 August 2000.

Is EKZ 8198 safe to buy?

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