MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,380 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
exhaust in poor condition, slight leak of gases at rear joint
rear reg plate in poor condition
rectify siezed bonnet catch
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
exhaust in poor condition, slight leak of gases at rear joint
rear reg plate in poor condition
rectify siezed bonnet catch
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
nearside rear perished
offside rear tyre perished
Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
nearside rear perished
offside rear tyre perished
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R117 OWP is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1997 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 88,539 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 R117 OWP, 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 29 years old, this Citroen Xsara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R117 OWP registered?
R117 OWP is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 1997.
Is R117 OWP safe to buy?
The MOT history for R117 OWP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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