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R413 NWP

1997 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1361cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,742 mi
Last recorded87,742 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR413 NWP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,361cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2009 87,742 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

offside wing mirror damaged

Pass 28 Apr 2009 87,742 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

offside wing mirror damaged

Pass 9 May 2008 83,990 miles

Oil leak

offside door mirror damaged

Fail 9 May 2008 83,990 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Oil leak

both rear tires perishing

offside door mirror damaged

Pass 31 Mar 2007 80,921 miles

Both rear tyres perished

OSF door mirror cracked

Oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2007 80,921 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

OSF door mirror cracked

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2006 75,530 miles

O/S Mirror glass slightly cracked

oil leak

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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R413 NWP is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,361cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R413 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 R413 NWP registered?

R413 NWP is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R413 NWP shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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