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R101 RAC

1998 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,342 mi
Last recorded92,342 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Citroen Xsara90,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR101 RAC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2009 92,342 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 86,454 miles

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 30 Apr 2008 86,451 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 16 Feb 2007 79,534 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 17 Feb 2006 73,612 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 RAC is a 1998 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R101 RAC, 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 RAC registered?

R101 RAC is a 1998 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 February 1998.

Is R101 RAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R101 RAC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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