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R358 VDP

1997 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,710 mi
Last recorded41,710 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR358 VDP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2011 41,710 miles

movement in offside front seat

nearside front and both rear tyres perrishing

Pass 12 Oct 2010 40,044 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 39,342 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 13 Oct 2009 39,331 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 38,598 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 36,836 miles

offside front spot light inop.

Fail 8 Oct 2007 36,827 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

offside front spot light inop.

Pass 19 Oct 2006 34,233 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 34,221 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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R358 VDP is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R358 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 R358 VDP registered?

R358 VDP is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 November 1997.

Is R358 VDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R358 VDP shows 9 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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