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R360 NWP

1997 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1361cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

79,124 mi
Last recorded79,124 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR360 NWP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,361cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2016 79,124 miles

front number plate becoming discoloured

Pass 7 Jan 2015 77,398 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 77,397 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

spare tyre flat

Pass 7 Jan 2014 75,570 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 75,569 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

windscreen demister does not work.

Pass 31 Dec 2012 73,209 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 3 Jan 2012 70,528 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 67,418 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 64,794 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 61,051 miles

n/s/f brake flexi hose perished

slight blow from exhaust rear silencer

slight movement in n/s/f anti roll bar drop link

Pass 2 Jan 2008 57,214 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 2 Jan 2007 53,778 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak from engine

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 2 Jan 2007 53,778 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak from engine

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 5 Jan 2006 50,315 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak from the engine

various small chips in the windscreen

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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R360 NWP is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,361cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R360 NWP, 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 R360 NWP registered?

R360 NWP is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R360 NWP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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