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V119 ETH

2000 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

118,915 mi
Last recorded118,915 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Citroen Xsara84,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV119 ETH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2014 118,915 miles

27% imbalance on rear service brake when being applied

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 114,172 miles

27% imbalance on rear service brake

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

spare tyre flat

Fail 31 Jan 2013 114,172 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

27% imbalance on rear service brake

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

spare tyre flat

Pass 3 Feb 2012 110,261 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2012 110,255 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

o/s parking brake performance lazy

Pass 25 Jan 2011 105,504 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jan 2011 105,454 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

n/s parking brake performance lazy

Pass 29 Jan 2010 98,741 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2010 98,741 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2009 93,265 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2009 93,265 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Oil Leak from engine

Pass 29 Jan 2008 86,774 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 86,709 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside front door mirror damaged.

Pass 31 Jan 2007 75,844 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 75,844 miles

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

Handbrake travel is not excessive at time of test

Pass 27 Jan 2006 64,169 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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V119 ETH is a 2000 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 V119 ETH, 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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V119 ETH is a 2000 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 January 2000.

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