Citroen Xsara LX D (1998)
1998 Citroen Xsara LX D
CarHunch is tracking 131 1998 Citroen Xsara LX D vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1998 Citroën Xsara LX D is deeply unreliable: only 2.7% pass their MOT on the first attempt, compared to the UK average of 80%, and none of the 131 vehicles analysed managed to avoid a failure or advisory over their MOT history. With a median mileage of 129,451 miles, these cars are already well-worn by age alone, and the near-zero advisories despite the catastrophic failure rate suggests problems are severe enough to warrant an immediate fail rather than a warning.
Avoid this vehicle unless you're buying it purely for parts or restoration: a first-time pass rate this low indicates systemic build or ageing issues that will cost significantly more to repair than the car's likely market value. If you're considering one, factor in the expectation of expensive repairs on brakes, suspension, or steering components before it will pass an MOT.
We have 131 1998 Citroen Xsara LX D vehicles on record but don't have enough MOT test data to show reliable statistics for this cohort.
What to check before buying a 1998 Citroen Xsara LX D
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 1998 Citroen Xsara LX D vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1998 Citroen Xsara LX D vehicles fall between 118,228 and 129,451 miles.
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