2000 Citroen Xsara 1.6L Petrol · X704 BCL
2000 Citroen Xsara (1.6L, petrol). First registered 10 Nov 2000. Recorded mileage 64,999 miles. MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN XSARA
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,999 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X704 BCL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2026
- 64,999 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X704 BCL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Citroen Xsara (X704 BCL) between December 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Emissions unable to be completed due to excessive leak (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))”.
X704 BCL Mileage History
- 06/12/202360,448 mi
- 28/01/202564,504 mi+4,056 mi
- 30/01/202564,506 mi+2 mi
- 20/03/202664,996 mi+490 mi
- 24/03/202664,999 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 1,981 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën Xsara Picasso
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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- 2.0 HDi in-tank fuel lift pump failureSerious
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