1998 Citroen Xsara 1.6L Petrol · S494 FTX
1998 Citroen Xsara (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 125,137 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN XSARA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/10/2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (23/05/2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,137 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1587cc
S494 FTX Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/10/2011
- 125,137 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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S494 FTX Mileage History
- 08/09/200581,021 mi
- 04/09/200692,388 mi+11,367 mi
- 04/09/200692,388 mi
- 06/09/2007100,545 mi+8,157 mi
- 06/09/2007100,545 mi
- 08/09/2008106,152 mi+5,607 mi
- 09/09/2008106,152 mi
- 02/10/2009112,711 mi+6,559 mi
- 08/10/2009113,047 mi+336 mi
- 06/10/2010120,313 mi+7,266 mi
- 06/10/2010120,313 mi
- 05/10/2011125,137 mi+4,824 mi
Average of roughly 7,264 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
S494 FTX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Citroen Xsara (S494 FTX) between September 2005 and October 2011.
The record contains 7 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 05 October 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)”; “Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)”; “Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)”.
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