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R433 HKV

1997 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

94,831 mi
Last recorded94,831 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR433 HKV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2008 94,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 94,831 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 82,610 miles

as vt32

Fail 4 Apr 2007 82,610 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2007 82,609 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 3 Apr 2007 82,609 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

engine hunting,exhaust very hot,leaking rear joint and knocking

handbrake cable in poor condition

Fail 10 Apr 2006 76,980 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

exhaust centre & rear sections are corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2006 76,980 miles

exhaust centre & rear sections are corroded

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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R433 HKV is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 R433 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 R433 HKV registered?

R433 HKV is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 September 1997.

Is R433 HKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R433 HKV shows 8 tests with a 37.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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