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R101 EDL

1997 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,274 mi
Last recorded136,274 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR101 EDL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2009 136,274 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 120,018 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 24 Oct 2008 120,018 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 101,980 miles

o/s/r park brake cable outer casing split

Pass 25 Oct 2006 87,425 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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R101 EDL is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 88,539 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 R101 EDL, 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 29 years old, this Citroen Xsara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R101 EDL registered?

R101 EDL is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 November 1997.

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