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GCZ 4256

2000 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

140,994 mi
Last recorded140,994 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Citroen Xsara84,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCZ 4256
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2016 140,994 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear joint broken (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested exhaust rear box (7.3.A.1)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

both side outer sills corroded

nearside doormirror damaged poor rear veiw advise replace

offside trackrod end has some play

nearside front tyre has a cut large enough to meet failcriteria very close to cords advise replace

Pass 5 Jun 2015 133,469 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre wearing low (3mm)

offside wing mirror damaged

rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2015 133,468 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

nearside rear tyre wearing low (3mm)

offside windscreen wiper blade splitting

offside wing mirror damaged

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2014 127,069 miles

both front seatbelts have slight markings to webbing

front tyres worn on inner edges

offside obligatory door mirror loose

Fail 11 Jan 2014 127,024 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front seatbelts have slight markings to webbing

front brake discs in poor condition

front tyres worn on inner edges

offside obligatory door mirror loose

Pass 12 Dec 2012 120,342 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

drivers side obligatory mirror is held in place with tape advise remedial repair

front discs corroded and lipped

nearside door mirrir has a repair with tape

nearside sill has some damage at the rear

wheeltrims fitted hubs nuts ect not checked

Fail 11 Dec 2012 120,341 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

drivers side obligatory mirror is held in place with tape advise remedial repair

front discs corroded and lipped

nearside door mirrir has a repair with tape

nearside sill has some damage at the rear

wheeltrims fitted hubs nuts ect not checked

Pass 6 Dec 2011 114,110 miles

N/S/F Anti roll bar link lower joint boot split

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

O/S/F Anti roll bar link upper joint boot split

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2011 114,110 miles

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

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

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

N/S/F Anti roll bar link lower joint boot split

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

O/S/F Anti roll bar link upper joint boot split

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 107,601 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

both front tyres worn close to limit ( advise replacement )

n/s/r tyre worn close to limit ( advise replacement )

Fail 3 Dec 2010 107,601 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

both front tyres worn close to limit ( advise replacement )

n/s/r tyre worn close to limit ( advise replacement )

Pass 31 Oct 2009 99,039 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front tyres wearing on shoulders

child seat fitted n/s/f & n/s/r & centre rear not allowing full inspection

n/s/f brake hose perished

n/s/r tyre wearing close to limit & worn on inner shoulder which is raised tread

o/s number plate lens missing

Pass 10 Nov 2008 93,141 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 93,114 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 82,043 miles

centre exhaust small split/ slight leak

front brake pads wearing low

front brakes slight imbalance- 24%

front lower wishbones surface rust

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm

offside front antiroll bar link rod slight movement

offside front tyre tread inner edge worn to legal limit

rear indicator bulbs starting to discolour

Pass 13 Nov 2006 70,286 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front internal wiper mechanism knocking,needs further investigation. clutch pedal rubber missing.

Fail 9 Nov 2006 70,286 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front wiper mechanism knocking.needs futher investigation.

Pass 11 Nov 2005 49,559 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front wiper mechanism noisey- linage partly bent.

nail in tyre

Fail 11 Nov 2005 49,559 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front wiper mechanism noisey-linkage partly bent.

nail in tyre

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 4256 is a 2000 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 4256, 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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GCZ 4256 is a 2000 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 September 2000.

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