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R454 HPN

1997 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,437 mi
Last recorded118,437 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR454 HPN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2008 118,437 miles

Both front tyres are getting low

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel tank strap is corroded

Heavy corrosion to both front inner wheelarch within engine bay

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear number plate is starting to deteriorate

Slight weeping to N/S CV gaitor

Pass 21 Dec 2007 111,171 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion to front subframe

corrosion to o/s/f inner wing under bonnet

handbrake travel requires adjusting

pads look low

Pass 20 Dec 2006 104,222 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 104,220 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

chip to screen † †n/s mirror out casing missing † †rear number plate poor † †oil leak to engine † †

Pass 9 Dec 2005 94,969 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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R454 HPN is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R454 HPN, 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 R454 HPN registered?

R454 HPN is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 December 1997.

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