MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,736 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
bonnet slight damage
front lower suspension wishbones inner rear bushes starting to split/ wear
front number plate starting to discolour
front suspension coil springs starting to rust
front, centre and rear exhaust sections rusty, poor condition and slight leak
fuel tank mountings rusty
metal brake pipes and rear brake compensator starting to rust
nearside front tyre tread outer edge worn low
nearside rear brake hose starting to perish
offside front antiroll bar link rod slight movement
offside front seatframe slight movement
rear brake slight imbalance
rear subframe front mountings starting to crack/ wear
rear wiper missing
spare tyre needs replacing
steering column slight movement, steering rack slight play
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
bonnet slight damage
front lower suspension wishbones inner rear bushes starting to split/ wear
front number plate starting to discolour
front suspension coil springs starting to rust
front, centre and rear exhaust sections rusty, poor condition and slight leak
fuel tank mountings rusty
metal brake pipes and rear brake compensator starting to rust
nearside front tyre tread outer edge worn low
nearside rear brake hose starting to perish
offside front antiroll bar link rod slight movement
offside front seatframe slight movement
rear brake slight imbalance
rear subframe front mountings starting to crack/ wear
rear wiper missing
spare tyre needs replacing
steering column slight movement, steering rack slight play
see original vt32
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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R355 VDP is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R355 VDP, 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 R355 VDP registered?
R355 VDP is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 November 1997.
Is R355 VDP safe to buy?
The MOT history for R355 VDP shows 6 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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