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R352 HKV

1997 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,088 mi
Last recorded91,088 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR352 HKV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2008 91,088 miles

exhaust blowing from manifold

nearside front tyre sidewall cut

Fail 4 Apr 2008 91,087 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust blowing from manifold

nearside front tyre sidewall cut

Pass 2 Feb 2007 80,107 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear door not opening

Fail 2 Feb 2007 80,107 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside rear door not opening

Pass 30 Jan 2006 75,634 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 75,631 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear door will not open from inside or outside handles.

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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R352 HKV is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R352 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 R352 HKV registered?

R352 HKV is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 September 1997.

Is R352 HKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R352 HKV shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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