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S31 DEW

2000 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

68,385 mi
Last recorded68,385 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Citroen Xsara84,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS31 DEW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2017 68,385 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low headlamp adjuster not working (1.8)

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

Engine management light on

Front Oil leak ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Mar 2016 67,217 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 64,144 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 64,144 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

N/S/F and N/S/R tyres cracked on outter and inner edges

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 59,825 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 55,525 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 52,265 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 47,767 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2011 47,767 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 47,399 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 46,780 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 44,837 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 39,767 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 35,332 miles

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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S31 DEW is a 2000 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 S31 DEW, 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 S31 DEW registered?

S31 DEW is a 2000 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 January 2000.

Is S31 DEW safe to buy?

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