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R470 EHU

1997 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,838 mi
Last recorded149,838 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR470 EHU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2010 149,838 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 128,518 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 128,518 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 109,089 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 109,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 94,992 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 84,140 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 69,646 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 16 Jul 2005 69,580 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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R470 EHU is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R470 EHU, 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 R470 EHU registered?

R470 EHU is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 November 1997.

Is R470 EHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R470 EHU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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