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R374 VDP

1997 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,758 mi
Last recorded100,758 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR374 VDP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2012 100,758 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 100,758 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 97,195 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 89,999 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front tyres aged/perished

Pass 28 May 2009 84,945 miles

Both Rear Tyres Slightly Perished

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

Offside Rear Outer Handbrake Cable Deteriorated

Fail 28 May 2009 84,945 miles

Both Rear Tyres Slightly Perished

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Outer Handbrake Cable Deteriorated

Pass 22 May 2008 78,567 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 77,266 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2006 72,510 miles

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

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

fluid noticed on load sensing valve/linkage appeers lubricating oil

Pass 14 Nov 2005 67,765 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 VDP is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R374 VDP registered?

R374 VDP is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 November 1997.

Is R374 VDP safe to buy?

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