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GCZ 2649

2000 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

137,209 mi
Last recorded137,209 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Citroen Xsara84,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCZ 2649
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 137,209 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 137,209 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 133,248 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 133,248 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 128,942 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 123,339 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 117,117 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2013 110,843 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 110,843 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 10 May 2012 108,295 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 10 May 2012 108,295 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 23 Jun 2011 105,518 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 105,518 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 102,035 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 99,284 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 99,284 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 91,870 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 91,870 miles

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 85,139 miles

rear no plate likely to be misread

Pass 14 Jun 2006 78,319 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 78,319 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2005 71,763 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2005 71,763 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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 2649 is a 2000 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 2649, 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 2649 registered?

GCZ 2649 is a 2000 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is GCZ 2649 safe to buy?

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