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R210 WGU

1997 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

111,729 mi
Last recorded111,729 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR210 WGU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2014 111,729 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 111,729 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 102,663 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 102,663 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 95,374 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 89,744 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 87,244 miles

N/S/R Brake hose perishing

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Small chips on windscreen

Fail 12 Aug 2010 87,442 miles

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

N/S/R Brake hose perishing

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Small chips on windscreen

Pass 10 Aug 2009 84,955 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 82,167 miles

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

both inner track arms have slight play

Pass 6 Aug 2007 79,926 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 74,807 miles

Rear tyres cracking.

Pass 17 Aug 2005 71,298 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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R210 WGU is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 R210 WGU, 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 R210 WGU registered?

R210 WGU is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R210 WGU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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