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V160 GCD

2000 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,114 mi
Last recorded122,114 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Citroen Xsara84,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV160 GCD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2015 122,114 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 115,242 miles

exhaust is leaking from link pipe from catylist to exhaust front silencer

Fail 29 Oct 2014 115,242 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust is leaking from link pipe from catylist to exhaust front silencer

rear wiper blade is insecure

Pass 4 Nov 2013 109,155 miles

both front shocks damp

Fail 30 Oct 2013 109,090 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front shocks damp

Pass 24 Oct 2012 102,732 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 102,732 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 94,715 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 87,130 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)

slight exhaust blow from cat

Fail 21 Oct 2010 87,130 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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)

slight exhaust blow from cat

Pass 31 Oct 2009 84,321 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

spare tyre below limits

Pass 8 Nov 2008 76,863 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 76,863 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 65,721 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 50,072 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 38,622 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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V160 GCD is a 2000 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 V160 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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V160 GCD is a 2000 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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