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R357 WEC

1997 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,632 mi
Last recorded81,632 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR357 WEC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2011 81,632 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 75,884 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 69,419 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 63,472 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 63,433 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 56,520 miles

exhaust system rusty and been welded (cat)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 51,181 miles

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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R357 WEC is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R357 WEC, 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 R357 WEC registered?

R357 WEC is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R357 WEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R357 WEC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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