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R107 STH

1998 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,452 mi
Last recorded79,452 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Citroen Xsara90,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR107 STH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2012 79,452 miles

185/55/15 X 4

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

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

R-TAX EXPIRES=31/5/12

Spare tyre defective

T/BELT & SERVICE?=CHECK VEHICLE RCORDS

Fail 9 Jul 2012 79,438 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

185/55/15 X 4

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

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

R-TAX EXPIRES=31/5/12

Spare tyre defective

T/BELT & SERVICE?=CHECK VEHICLE RCORDS

Pass 24 Mar 2011 73,561 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 66,330 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2009 63,305 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2008 58,059 miles

Oil leak

o/s rear tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 14 May 2008 58,059 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

o/s rear tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 16 May 2007 50,733 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2007 50,733 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2006 45,146 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s front anti-roll bar drop link ball joint gaiter split

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

oil leak

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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R107 STH is a 1998 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R107 STH, 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 R107 STH registered?

R107 STH is a 1998 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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