MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,994 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
both front seatbelts have slight markings to webbing
front tyres worn on inner edges
offside obligatory door mirror loose
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
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
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
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)
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)
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 )
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 )
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
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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
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.
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.
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
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?
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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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