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GCZ 1379

2000 Citroen Xsara

Yellow Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,305 mi
Last recorded79,305 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2009
Typical for 2000 Citroen Xsara84,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCZ 1379
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2009 79,305 miles

rear brake pipes heavly undersealed

Fail 10 Oct 2009 79,290 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 11 Apr 2009 78,912 miles

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

Centre Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Centre Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 74,627 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 69,185 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

engine missfire from cold

movement at rear axel

offside wing mirror cover missing

offside wiper damaged

rear windo tint very dark

Fail 27 Feb 2007 69,185 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

engine missfire from cold

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

offside wing mirror cover missing

offside wiper blade damaged

play [movement ] at rear axel mountings

rear window tint very dark

slight brake binde at nearside rear

Pass 27 Feb 2006 62,706 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 62,706 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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GCZ 1379 is a 2000 Citroen Xsara in Yellow with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 GCZ 1379, 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 GCZ 1379 registered?

GCZ 1379 is a 2000 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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