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V147 FMR

2000 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,688 mi
Last recorded127,688 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Citroen Xsara84,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV147 FMR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 127,688 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside wiper blade slightly split on end

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2017 127,688 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside wiper blade slightly split on end

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 123,894 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2015 116,669 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 116,669 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)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 111,773 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 111,773 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 107,711 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 104,287 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 98,473 miles

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

offside front tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 13 Jul 2010 94,076 miles

driver and passenger hand brake outer covers are broken

Fail 1 Jul 2010 93,980 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 88,949 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 84,047 miles

o/s/r tyre is showing signs of cracking

Fail 2 Jun 2008 84,047 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

air bag light on

o/s/r tyre is showing signs of cracking

Pass 18 Apr 2007 80,199 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 80,199 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

air bag light on

rear tyres have small cracks on tread /sidewalls nearside/offside

Pass 7 Mar 2006 69,235 miles

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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V147 FMR is a 2000 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V147 FMR, 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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V147 FMR is a 2000 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 January 2000.

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