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W837 UMY

2000 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,852 mi
Last recorded95,852 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 Citroen Xsara84,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW837 UMY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2011 95,852 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 95,851 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 91,337 miles

front brake disks slightly worn

Fail 18 Sep 2010 91,323 miles

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

front brake disks slightly worn

Pass 18 Sep 2009 84,253 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

air bag light stays on

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 19 Sep 2008 74,842 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

oil level low on dipstick

Pass 20 Sep 2007 65,126 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 54,845 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2005 45,222 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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W837 UMY is a 2000 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W837 UMY, 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 W837 UMY registered?

W837 UMY is a 2000 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 July 2000.

Is W837 UMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W837 UMY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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