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J70 MEX

1998 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,717 mi
Last recorded126,717 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Citroen Xsara90,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ70 MEX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2014 126,717 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

corrosion on various parts of underbody

exhaust system deteriorating

wear in o/s rear axle bush/bearing

Pass 12 Dec 2012 122,978 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 119,034 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion on various parts of underbody

slight damage to n/s and o/s front jacking points on sills

Pass 18 Nov 2010 114,789 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 114,789 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 112,022 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 109,841 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 109,841 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 106,975 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 103,057 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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J70 MEX is a 1998 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 J70 MEX, 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.

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J70 MEX is a 1998 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 October 1998.

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