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S31 JBG

2000 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,836 mi
Last recorded101,836 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2010
Typical for 2000 Citroen Xsara84,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS31 JBG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2010 101,836 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 19 Jan 2010 101,836 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 4 Feb 2009 93,368 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 93,368 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Feb 2008 81,015 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 81,015 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 69,681 miles

handbrake cables in need of replacement

Pass 31 Jan 2006 59,429 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 JBG is a 2000 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S31 JBG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S31 JBG registered?

S31 JBG is a 2000 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 February 2000.

Is S31 JBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S31 JBG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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