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A999 RPP

1998 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,428 mi
Last recorded56,428 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Citroen Xsara90,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA999 RPP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2014 56,428 miles

1x hi-level stop lamp bulb inop

N.B. Intermittant missfire affecting emissions; may damage CAT. Recommend attention!

Fail 27 Feb 2014 56,418 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1x hi-level stop lamp bulb inop

N.B. Intermittant missfire affecting emissions; may damage CAT. Recommend attention!

Pass 22 Jun 2010 56,409 miles

front brake discs worn

slight cracking n/s/f tyre

Pass 15 Jun 2009 56,382 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2009 56,382 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

n/s hand brake cable

rear brake performance low

Pass 29 May 2008 56,380 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

slight engine oil leak

Fail 30 May 2007 55,981 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2007 55,981 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 54,425 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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A999 RPP is a 1998 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 90,862 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 A999 RPP, 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 28 years old, this Citroen Xsara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A999 RPP registered?

A999 RPP is a 1998 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is A999 RPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A999 RPP shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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