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R404 HKV

1997 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

189,748 mi
Last recorded189,748 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR404 HKV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2012 189,748 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 177,519 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Only just met emissions due to exhaust leak

Pass 29 Sep 2010 168,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 158,810 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 158,810 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 151,253 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 144,884 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 134,763 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 120,297 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R404 HKV 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 88.9%.

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 R404 HKV, 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 R404 HKV registered?

R404 HKV is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 September 1997.

Is R404 HKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R404 HKV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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