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IUI 9426

1998 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

179,895 mi
Last recorded179,895 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Citroen Xsara90,862 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIUI 9426
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2008 179,895 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 165,917 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 165,916 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 151,929 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 151,929 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

crack in screen in A zone advise

dash bulbs out

middle exhaust/rear silencer corroded

o/s front fog light not working

o/s front tyre worn low 2mm

Pass 15 Dec 2005 139,449 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 139,449 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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IUI 9426 is a 1998 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 90,862 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 IUI 9426, 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 28 years old, this Citroen Xsara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was IUI 9426 registered?

IUI 9426 is a 1998 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is IUI 9426 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IUI 9426 shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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