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R181 BAH

1997 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2008
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

130,003 mi
Last recorded130,003 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2007
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR181 BAH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 26 Nov 2007 130,003 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s front outer sill quite badly distorted.

Pass 14 Nov 2006 118,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 107,184 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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R181 BAH is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R181 BAH, 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 R181 BAH registered?

R181 BAH is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 November 1997.

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