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R440 HKV

1997 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

145,670 mi
Last recorded145,670 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR440 HKV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2010 145,670 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

centre rear seatbelt incomplete

centre rear view mirror not fitted

clutch very stiff in operation

n/s/f anti roll bar droplink has movement in balljoints

n/s/f tyre wearing heavily on inner edge nearing limit

pas pipe/hose front of engine very damp

Pass 6 Jun 2009 129,044 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 122,605 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 116,596 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 110,663 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front lower arms, rear bushes perishing.

rear brake pads worn to limit.

Pass 16 Jul 2005 104,016 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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R440 HKV is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R440 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 R440 HKV registered?

R440 HKV is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 September 1997.

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