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R121 OWP

1997 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,494 mi
Last recorded117,494 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 OWP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2012 117,494 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 113,177 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes perishing

slight uneven edge wear to rear tyres

Pass 10 Sep 2010 110,088 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 107,470 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 104,252 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 104,252 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 100,302 miles

rear number plate fading.

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front lower suspension arm 'p' bushes worn.

small surface cut on inner sidewall of o/s/f tyre.

Pass 17 Sep 2007 100,302 miles

both front lower suspension arm 'p' bushes worn.

rear number plate fading.

small surface cut on inner sidewall of o/s/f tyre.

Pass 14 Sep 2006 96,710 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 96,710 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Sep 2005 92,823 miles

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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R121 OWP is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R121 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 R121 OWP registered?

R121 OWP is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R121 OWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R121 OWP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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