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M12 YHU

1998 Citroen Xsara

Yellow Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,511 mi
Last recorded134,511 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Citroen Xsara90,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 YHU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2010 134,511 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 130,160 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 130,160 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 120,749 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 120,694 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 116,680 miles

SPARE WHEEL MISSING

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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M12 YHU is a 1998 Citroen Xsara in Yellow with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M12 YHU, 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 M12 YHU registered?

M12 YHU is a 1998 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is M12 YHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M12 YHU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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