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R374 NWP

1997 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1361cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

146,784 mi
Last recorded146,784 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR374 NWP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,361cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2012 146,784 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 140,987 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 134,563 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 134,563 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 128,484 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2009 128,284 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 Jul 2008 121,078 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine oil low

Pass 26 Jul 2008 121,078 miles

engine oil low

Pass 27 Jul 2007 112,929 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 108,787 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 99,863 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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R374 NWP is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,361cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R374 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 R374 NWP registered?

R374 NWP is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 September 1997.

Is R374 NWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R374 NWP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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