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R269 BWX

1997 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,647 mi
Last recorded109,647 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR269 BWX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2013 109,647 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 107,109 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 104,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r outer door handle broken

Pass 27 Feb 2010 99,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r door outer handle broken off.

rear reg.plate marked.

Fail 26 Feb 2010 99,956 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r door outer handle broken off.

rear reg.plate marked.

Pass 11 Mar 2009 96,373 miles

n/s/r outer door handle broken.

Pass 13 Mar 2008 93,418 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 89,691 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre starting to crack

o.s/r tyre starting to crack

o/s/r door cannot be opened from outside

Pass 10 Mar 2006 82,965 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 82,946 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s door mirror cracked

rear tyres starting to crack in treads

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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R269 BWX is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R269 BWX, 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 R269 BWX registered?

R269 BWX is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 December 1997.

Is R269 BWX safe to buy?

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