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R209 LOD

1997 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

99,300 mi
Last recorded99,300 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR209 LOD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2012 99,300 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 99,236 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 93,927 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

drivers door damaged

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Feb 2011 93,851 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

drivers door damaged

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Feb 2010 82,865 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

damage to os of car

rear number plate damage

Pass 8 Feb 2010 82,865 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

damage to os of car

rear number plate damage

Fail 16 Feb 2009 74,727 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 74,727 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 27 Feb 2008 66,465 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 66,465 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 59,710 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 48,222 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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R209 LOD is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 R209 LOD, 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 R209 LOD registered?

R209 LOD is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 December 1997.

Is R209 LOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R209 LOD shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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