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V168 FVJ

2000 Citroen Xsara

Yellow Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,899 mi
Last recorded109,899 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Citroen Xsara84,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV168 FVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2012 109,899 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 109,880 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 92,576 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 85,281 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 85,281 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 77,003 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 69,721 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 66,017 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 62,490 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 57,436 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 57,436 miles

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

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

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

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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V168 FVJ is a 2000 Citroen Xsara in Yellow with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V168 FVJ, 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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What year was V168 FVJ registered?

V168 FVJ is a 2000 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 January 2000.

Is V168 FVJ safe to buy?

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