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W119 RAX

2000 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

107,096 mi
Last recorded107,096 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 Citroen Xsara84,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW119 RAX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc
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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2012 107,096 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 107,096 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 99,562 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 16 Nov 2011 99,556 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)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2010 89,430 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2010 89,430 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 84,397 miles

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

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

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 16 Dec 2009 84,397 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 75,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2008 75,369 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)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 67,689 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 58,995 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 58,995 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 51,535 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

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

Fail 6 Dec 2005 51,534 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Both rear tyres perishing

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)

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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W119 RAX is a 2000 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 W119 RAX, 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 W119 RAX registered?

W119 RAX is a 2000 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 March 2000.

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