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MNG 43P

1976 Citroen Xsara

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

154,873 mi
Last recorded154,873 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMNG 43P
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2008 154,873 miles

exhaust fouling body of car

windscreen cracked n/s of screen out of testable area

Fail 14 Aug 2008 154,873 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust fouling body of car

windscreen cracked n/s of screen out of testable area

Pass 14 Aug 2007 137,182 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 137,182 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside + offside front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Aug 2006 118,815 miles

ref vt32w no.. issued today

Fail 18 Aug 2006 118,815 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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MNG 43P is a 1976 Citroen Xsara in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MNG 43P, 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 50 years old, this Citroen Xsara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MNG 43P registered?

MNG 43P is a 1976 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 January 1976.

Is MNG 43P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MNG 43P shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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