MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,720 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
corrosion on exhaust system
engine oil leak
n/s handbrake cable cover cracked
o/s/f seatbelt slightly frayed
radiator in poor condition
slight binding on n/s/r
slight wear on front discs
some play in front drop links
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
corrosion on exhaust system
engine oil leak
n/s handbrake cable cover cracked
n/s washer jet slightly blocked
o/s/f seatbelt slightly frayed
radiator in poor condition
slight binding on n/s/r
slight water damage on rear number plate
slight wear on front discs
some play in front drop links
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
some wear in front brake discs
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
offside handbrake weak in operation
wiper blades starting to split
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R242 WEW is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 R242 WEW, 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 R242 WEW registered?
R242 WEW is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 November 1997.
Is R242 WEW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R242 WEW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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