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R239 EVC

1997 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

57,012 mi
Last recorded57,012 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR239 EVC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 57,012 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 56,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 51,522 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 45,917 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 45,917 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 42,389 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 42,389 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 36,516 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 31,662 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 29,249 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 28,318 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 27,624 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 26,742 miles

Left wiper deteriorated

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 25,229 miles

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

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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R239 EVC is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R239 EVC, 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 R239 EVC registered?

R239 EVC is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 November 1997.

Is R239 EVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R239 EVC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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