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R309 HKV

1997 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,641 mi
Last recorded83,641 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR309 HKV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2008 83,641 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 83,641 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

unable to see front disc pads

Pass 23 Oct 2007 73,189 miles

o/side miorror cracked

parkbrake reserve travel very near limit

Fail 23 Oct 2007 73,189 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

o/side miorror cracked

parkbrake reserve travel very near limit

Pass 7 Sep 2006 61,233 miles

Hanging ornaments removed from mirror

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

Offside door mirror glass cracked

Rear registration plate cracked

Pass 20 Sep 2005 54,624 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 54,578 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2005 54,578 miles

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.

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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R309 HKV is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R309 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 R309 HKV registered?

R309 HKV is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 September 1997.

Is R309 HKV safe to buy?

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