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GIB 1039

1999 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

182,344 mi
Last recorded182,344 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Citroen Xsara84,431 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIB 1039
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2013 182,344 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

alternatore belt cracking

Pass 5 Jul 2012 158,396 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 158,396 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 148,957 miles

oil leak from cam cover

Fail 29 Jun 2011 148,946 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

airbag light on

both front wipers slightly split on edges

front discs excessivly pitted strongly advise new

oil leak from cam cover

Pass 11 Jun 2010 133,161 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 117,089 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 96,590 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 96,590 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 76,949 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 58,597 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 51,627 miles

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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GIB 1039 is a 1999 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 84,431 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 GIB 1039, 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 27 years old, this Citroen Xsara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GIB 1039 registered?

GIB 1039 is a 1999 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 August 1999.

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