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R173 LCW

1997 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,597 mi
Last recorded66,597 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR173 LCW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2009 66,597 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 61,251 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 61,251 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/r flexible brake hose cracking

o/s/f , o/s/r and n/s/r tyres cracking

Pass 1 Dec 2007 49,535 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 42,698 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 38,611 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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R173 LCW is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R173 LCW, 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 R173 LCW registered?

R173 LCW is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R173 LCW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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