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R419 HKV

1997 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

91,356 mi
Last recorded91,356 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR419 HKV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2009 91,356 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 86,679 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2008 86,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2008 86,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 81,408 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2007 81,408 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 78,581 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2005 76,626 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2005 76,626 miles

Nearside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators 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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R419 HKV is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R419 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R419 HKV registered?

R419 HKV is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 September 1997.

Is R419 HKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R419 HKV shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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