MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,549 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear no plate detiorated
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear no plate starting to delaminate but still legible
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
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R451 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 R451 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 R451 HKV registered?
R451 HKV is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 September 1997.
Is R451 HKV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R451 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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