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R375 HDL

1997 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

135,887 mi
Last recorded135,887 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR375 HDL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2011 135,887 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 133,179 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 130,537 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 130,537 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 127,277 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 127,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 125,245 miles

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

nearside wiper blade deteriorated at edges

offside wiper blade deteriorated at edges

rear brake pads low

Fail 20 Nov 2007 125,245 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

nearside wiper blade deteriorated at edges

offside wiper blade deteriorated at edges

rear brake pads low

Pass 22 Nov 2006 122,451 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 21 Nov 2006 122,451 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2005 118,653 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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R375 HDL is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R375 HDL, 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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R375 HDL is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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