MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,705 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front panel distorted
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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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R298 HKV is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R298 HKV, 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 R298 HKV registered?
R298 HKV is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 September 1997.
Is R298 HKV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R298 HKV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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