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R392 NWP

1997 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,565 mi
Last recorded141,565 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR392 NWP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2011 141,565 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearsdie rear axle has slight play

rear registration plate in poor condition

slight bind offside front

Fail 28 Mar 2011 141,565 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearsdie rear axle has slight play

rear registration plate in poor condition

slight bind offside front

Pass 24 Mar 2010 133,114 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2010 133,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2009 124,278 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Mar 2009 124,278 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 116,974 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 111,033 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 106,387 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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R392 NWP is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R392 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 R392 NWP registered?

R392 NWP is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 September 1997.

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