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R361 HKV

1997 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,520 mi
Last recorded47,520 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR361 HKV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2010 47,520 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 90,252 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 83,370 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 74,613 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 74,613 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 67,889 miles

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

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

recommend wheel alignment check when tyres replaced

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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R361 HKV is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,761cc 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 R361 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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How do I check the history of R361 HKV?

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What year was R361 HKV registered?

R361 HKV is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 September 1997.

Is R361 HKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R361 HKV 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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