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R346 CHD

1997 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,208 mi
Last recorded91,208 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2007
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR346 CHD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2007 91,208 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

borderline stone chip in sweeped area of wind screen dents and scratchs to various body panels accident damage to offside of vehicle

both front tyres worn low on edges and cracking/perishing to sidewalls offside rear tyre worn low on edges and cracking/perishing to sidewalls nearside rear tyre cracking and nail in edge of tyre tread not repairable

oil level on minimum engine and gear box oil leaks slight exhaust gas leaks from joints brake pipe unions corroded front coil springs corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2007 91,208 miles

borderline stone chip in sweeped area of wind screen dents and scratchs to various body panels accident damage to offside of vehicle

both front tyres worn low on edges and cracking/perishing to sidewalls offside rear tyre worn low on edges and cracking/perishing to sidewalls nearside rear tyre cracking and nail in edge of tyre tread not repairable

oil level on minimum engine and gear box oil leaks slight exhaust gas leaks from joints brake pipe unions corroded front coil springs corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2006 81,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

grease on n/s/f c.v boot

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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R346 CHD is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R346 CHD, 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 R346 CHD registered?

R346 CHD is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R346 CHD shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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