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R104 KEC

1998 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

105,048 mi
Last recorded105,048 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Citroen Xsara90,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR104 KEC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2009 105,048 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 99,482 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2008 99,481 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 90,211 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 90,211 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 81,525 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 81,525 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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R104 KEC is a 1998 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 R104 KEC, 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 R104 KEC registered?

R104 KEC is a 1998 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 February 1998.

Is R104 KEC safe to buy?

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