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S18 CKE

2000 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

167,324 mi
Last recorded167,324 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Citroen Xsara84,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS18 CKE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2013 167,324 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

damage on Nearside sill

Pass 9 Apr 2013 167,324 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

damage on Nearside sill

Fail 6 Apr 2013 167,314 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2012 165,027 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

brake pedal anti slip wearing

brake pipes starting to corrode

engine check light on

engine has a major oil leak

exhaust has a minor blow of gasses

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads low

gear box has an oil leak

gear stick loose

near side front fog lamp not working

near side front tyre worn heavily on outer edge

off side rear tyre has a screw in tread area and slight perishing to tread area

rear wash/wipe missing

tail gate difficult to open

Fail 21 Apr 2011 156,376 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

engine has an oil leak

front to rear and off side rear brake pipes starting to corrode

gear knob loose

near side rear sill dented

off side rear tyre side walls starting to perish

rear wiper arm missing

slight play in near side front anti roll bar link

slight play in near side outer track rod end

Pass 21 Apr 2011 156,376 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

engine has an oil leak

front to rear and off side rear brake pipes starting to corrode

gear knob loose

near side rear sill dented

off side rear tyre side walls starting to perish

rear wiper arm missing

slight play in near side front anti roll bar link

slight play in near side outer track rod end

Pass 14 Apr 2010 147,236 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 147,236 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 138,651 miles

brake pipes starting to rust

clutch pedal rubber missing

front coil springs and saddles rusty

nearside mirror held with tape

slight buckle nearside front wheel

slight damage to nearside rear outer sill

Fail 16 Apr 2009 138,651 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

clutch pedal rubber missing

front coil springs and saddles rusty

nearside mirror held with tape

slight buckle nearside front wheel

slight damage to nearside rear outer sill

Pass 5 Apr 2008 130,173 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 112,154 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 17 Mar 2006 96,113 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 94,337 miles

middle exhaust blowing slightly & rear box is corroding

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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S18 CKE is a 2000 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2000 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 84,009 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 S18 CKE, 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 26 years old, this Citroen Xsara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S18 CKE registered?

S18 CKE is a 2000 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 November 2000.

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