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JUI 3734

1998 Citroen Xsara

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,225 mi
Last recorded146,225 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Citroen Xsara90,862 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJUI 3734
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2013 146,225 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre outer wall small cuts

Fail 25 Nov 2013 146,225 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre outer wall small cuts

Pass 13 Nov 2012 133,888 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 133,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Front wipers Split

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 122,318 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2011 122,316 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 109,936 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

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

front and rear number plate slighy dirty

Fail 5 Nov 2010 109,936 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Oil leak

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

front and rear number plate slighy dirty

Pass 23 Nov 2009 98,190 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 88,978 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 81,133 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 81,123 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 70,961 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 62,569 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 62,565 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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JUI 3734 is a 1998 Citroen Xsara in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JUI 3734, 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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What year was JUI 3734 registered?

JUI 3734 is a 1998 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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