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V144 GCD

2000 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

101,618 mi
Last recorded101,618 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Citroen Xsara84,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV144 GCD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2013 101,618 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

offside rear tyre perished

vehicle only just met emmisions limits

Fail 5 Apr 2013 101,618 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Apr 2012 90,432 miles

nearside rear tyre appears to have low pressure

vehicle only just met emmisions requirements

Fail 3 Apr 2012 90,389 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 84,267 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2011 84,253 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2010 73,660 miles

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

FRONT AND REAR NEARSIDE TYRES ARE CLOSE TO WEAR LIMITS.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 73,660 miles

FRONT AND REAR NEARSIDE TYRES ARE CLOSE TO WEAR LIMITS.

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2009 68,242 miles

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

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

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

air bag warning lamp flashing

exhaust emissions CO only just met requirements

light surface scratches to windscreen

power steerfing belt starting to perrish

Pass 10 Mar 2009 68,242 miles

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

air bag warning lamp flashing

exhaust emissions CO only just met requirements

light surface scratches to windscreen

power steerfing belt starting to perrish

Pass 21 Feb 2008 62,022 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 54,252 miles

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

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

air bag warning lamp flashing

Fail 5 Mar 2007 54,252 miles

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

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

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

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

air bag warning lamp flashing

Pass 6 Mar 2006 45,632 miles

both rear tyres perished and cracked / nearside front tyre starting to crack on side wall / rear box corroded ltd life...

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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V144 GCD is a 2000 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V144 GCD, 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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V144 GCD is a 2000 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 February 2000.

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