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R462 HKV

1997 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

116,508 mi
Last recorded116,508 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR462 HKV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 4 Jun 2013 116,508 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 113,223 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 112,766 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 108,156 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 102,713 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

high level brake light not working

n/s/r hub bearing noisey

o/s door mirror cracked

Pass 5 Jun 2008 97,605 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 May 2007 92,810 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 84,698 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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R462 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 100%.

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 R462 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 R462 HKV registered?

R462 HKV is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 2 October 1997.

Is R462 HKV safe to buy?

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