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H16 TEW

2000 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,849 mi
Last recorded81,849 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Citroen Xsara84,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH16 TEW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 81,849 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Mar 2017 81,844 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Feb 2016 73,778 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f fog light inop

Pass 18 Feb 2015 72,990 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2014 72,090 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 72,083 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 71,225 miles

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

front discs starting to corrode

o/s/f tyre starting to perrish on outside edge

Pass 7 Feb 2012 70,323 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2011 69,200 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 69,200 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 67,441 miles

offside rear handbrake cable outer casing cracked but not affecting brake performance

Pass 22 Jan 2009 65,943 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 64,205 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 62,285 miles

windscreen has minor scrathes in zone 'A' swept area

Pass 23 Feb 2006 60,324 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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H16 TEW is a 2000 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 H16 TEW, 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 H16 TEW registered?

H16 TEW is a 2000 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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