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R101 MFG

1998 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

120,826 mi
Last recorded120,826 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Citroen Xsara90,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR101 MFG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2012 120,826 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 120,822 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

handbrake requires adjustment

nearside wing mirror missing

slight play in nearside front track rod end

Pass 17 Feb 2011 109,023 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 109,019 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside front bottom ball joint slightly worn

Pass 19 Mar 2010 101,462 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 101,458 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 83,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Oct 2008 83,701 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 76,834 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 MFG is a 1998 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MFG, 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 R101 MFG registered?

R101 MFG is a 1998 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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