1998 Citroen Xsara 1.4L Petrol · R420 DLG

The vehicle is currently roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent MOT on 31 March 2025 at 55,619 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects or advisories. This clean bill of health follows a consistent pattern of passing tests without technical failures over the last three years. The mileage is exceptionally low for a 28 year old vehicle, averaging under 2,000 miles per year. There was a significant increase in usage between 14 April 2023 at 28,539 miles and 5 April 2024 at 40,670 miles, where the car covered over 12,000 miles in a single year. Usage then accelerated further to 55,619 miles by March 2025. This shift from light use to more regular driving suggests the car has moved from long-term storage into a more active role. A buyer should focus on components that degrade regardless of mileage. Low-use vehicles often suffer from perished rubber seals, hardened suspension bushes, and degraded brake fluid. While the MOT record shows no failures, the age of the car makes structural corrosion a primary concern. Inspect the sills, chassis rails, and suspension mounting points for rust that may not have reached a failure threshold yet. Check for signs of tyre perishing or flat spots caused by previous periods of standing. Verify the condition of the cooling system and oil leaks, as seals can shrink and leak when a vehicle is not driven frequently. The absence of advisories is positive, but a physical inspection of the underbody is necessary to confirm the structural integrity of this 1998 model.