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R420 NWP

1997 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1361cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

136,686 mi
Last recorded136,686 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR420 NWP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,361cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2009 136,686 miles

offside rear door outer handle missing

Pass 22 Feb 2008 126,119 miles

offside rear outer door handle missing

Fail 22 Feb 2008 126,119 miles

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

offside rear outer door handle missing

Pass 17 Feb 2007 114,051 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 113,878 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 3 Mar 2006 101,239 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 101,239 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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R420 NWP is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Red 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 R420 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 R420 NWP registered?

R420 NWP is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 September 1997.

Is R420 NWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R420 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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