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R186 NRD

1997 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

96,877 mi
Last recorded96,877 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR186 NRD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2009 96,877 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Jan 2009 96,877 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 90,012 miles

hand brake cable outer case cracked

n/s/r tyre poor condition

poor routing p.a.s pipe

rear number plate poor condition

slight drag n/s/r brake

Fail 21 Aug 2007 90,012 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

hand brake cable outer case cracked

n/s/r tyre poor condition

poor routing p.a.s pipe

rear number plate poor condition

slight drag n/s/r brake

Fail 4 Aug 2007 89,995 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Spare tyre defective

o/s/r tyre poor condition

outer case broken n/s hand brake cable

p.a.s pipe poorly routed

Pass 17 Feb 2006 97,418 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 87,418 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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R186 NRD is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R186 NRD, 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 R186 NRD registered?

R186 NRD is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 September 1997.

Is R186 NRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R186 NRD shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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