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K17 TRX

1998 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,564 mi
Last recorded67,564 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Citroen Xsara90,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK17 TRX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2009 67,564 miles

bad air leak (running poor)

fuel tank securing straps corroded

handbrake travel requires inspection/adjustment

nearside rear tryre perrished and splitting

offside outer cv gaitoe has been leaking (secure at time of test)

oil leak/possible leak power steering pipe

power steering belt badly detiorated

rear exhaust corroded

top missing of dip stick

Pass 6 Oct 2008 65,901 miles

advise strong nearside rear tyre just above limit at time of test recommend replacement

grease all round offside front hub area requires cleaning cv gaitor secure at time of test

nearside outer handbrake cable split

Fail 6 Oct 2008 65,901 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advise strong nearside rear tyre just above limit at time of test recommend replacement

grease all round offside front hub area requires cleaning cv gaitor secure at time of test

nearside outer handbrake cable split

Pass 12 Sep 2007 63,307 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake discs badly worn

cv grease all round offside hub area gaitor secure at time of test

engine noisey

windscreen scratched

Pass 7 Sep 2006 57,915 miles

unoffical object removed from windscreen at time of retest

Fail 7 Sep 2006 57,915 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

ADVISE STRONG front brake discs badly worn

emissions passed with exhaust blowing

Pass 25 Aug 2005 50,289 miles

Advice attension to hand brake travel

Advice exhaust very slight wisper blow on repair

Advice hand brake cables outer casings corroding and cracking early attension adviced

Advice right hand rear tyre perishing and slight cracking on wall

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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K17 TRX is a 1998 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K17 TRX, 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 K17 TRX registered?

K17 TRX is a 1998 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is K17 TRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for K17 TRX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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