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R410 NWP

1997 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

73,483 mi
Last recorded73,483 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR410 NWP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 73,483 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 72,526 miles

Offside Front sill slightly corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2015 71,616 miles

Nearside Rear perrished on side wall

Offside Front outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2015 71,616 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished on side wall

offside outer sill at front slightly corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2014 70,476 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 70,476 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 69,366 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 69,364 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 68,335 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 68,335 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 24 Aug 2011 66,441 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 66,441 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 63,326 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 19 Aug 2009 60,066 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2008 57,645 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 57,645 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 53,041 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 53,041 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 49,098 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 49,098 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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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R410 NWP is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R410 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 R410 NWP registered?

R410 NWP is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 September 1997.

Is R410 NWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R410 NWP shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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