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JUI 4251

1998 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,663 mi
Last recorded111,663 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Citroen Xsara90,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJUI 4251
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2009 111,663 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 111,662 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2008 97,428 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 97,428 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

both front tyres tracking appears to be out heavy wear on inner edge still within legal limit

both outer handbrake cables broken

Pass 23 Jul 2007 86,240 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 86,240 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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)

damage to windscreen at offside behind mirror

Pass 18 Jul 2006 73,963 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 73,963 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Aug 2005 53,525 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 53,525 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 4251 is a 1998 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 4251, 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 4251 registered?

JUI 4251 is a 1998 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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