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R148 OWP

1997 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,728 mi
Last recorded120,728 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR148 OWP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2011 120,728 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Oil leak

offside rear brake pads worn down to legal limit

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2011 120,728 miles

Oil leak

offside rear brake pads worn down to legal limit

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2010 114,693 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

number plates starting to discolour

rear brake discs rusted and pitted

Pass 19 Aug 2008 108,629 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 92,356 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 76,509 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2005 59,081 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 59,081 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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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R148 OWP is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R148 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 R148 OWP registered?

R148 OWP is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R148 OWP safe to buy?

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