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V162 HTN

2000 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

124,873 mi
Last recorded124,873 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2009
Typical for 2000 Citroen Xsara84,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV162 HTN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2009 124,873 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn

unable to fully inspect nearside rear seat belt due to child seat being fitted

Fail 30 Jul 2009 124,873 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn

unable to fully inspect nearside rear seat belt due to child seat being fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2008 116,861 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 108,180 miles

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

both front brake disc looks worn

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 1 Aug 2007 107,963 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/f and n/s/f brakes discs are slightly corroded

o/s/r and n/s/r rear handbrake cables are cracked and corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2006 97,456 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 97,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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V162 HTN is a 2000 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 V162 HTN, 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 V162 HTN registered?

V162 HTN is a 2000 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 January 2000.

Is V162 HTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V162 HTN shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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