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R365 GDX

1997 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,496 mi
Last recorded95,496 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR365 GDX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2013 95,496 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 86,104 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 79,276 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 79,276 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 76,509 miles

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

Nearside 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)

nearside front fog light not working

Fail 13 Aug 2010 76,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

both rear brake discs are corroded on inner faces

nearside front fog light not working

Pass 25 Jul 2009 73,777 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 71,129 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 69,258 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 63,564 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 63,417 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2005 54,959 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 54,959 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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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R365 GDX is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,761cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R365 GDX, 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 R365 GDX registered?

R365 GDX is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 November 1997.

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