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J7 VTS

1998 Citroen Xsara

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,469 mi
Last recorded71,469 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Citroen Xsara90,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 VTS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2012 71,469 miles

corrosion to inner and outer sills

Pass 9 Jul 2010 68,179 miles

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

car damaged on front end

Fail 9 Jul 2010 68,174 miles

Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

car damaged on front end

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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J7 VTS is a 1998 Citroen Xsara in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J7 VTS, 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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How do I check the history of J7 VTS?

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What year was J7 VTS registered?

J7 VTS is a 1998 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 March 1998.

Is J7 VTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J7 VTS shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J7 VTS have outstanding finance?

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