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R103 RAC

1998 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,128 mi
Last recorded121,128 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Citroen Xsara90,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR103 RAC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2010 121,128 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside rear outer door handle missing

Pass 22 Sep 2009 114,795 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

osr outter door handle missing

Pass 23 Sep 2008 109,533 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 109,533 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

o/s/r outer door hanle missing unable to open door from outside.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2007 104,545 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 104,545 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 96,739 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2005 88,316 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both hand brake cables in poor condition

n/s head light aim weak

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

n/s/r tyre wall slightly perished

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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R103 RAC is a 1998 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R103 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 R103 RAC registered?

R103 RAC is a 1998 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 February 1998.

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