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R482 HPN

1997 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,912 mi
Last recorded72,912 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR482 HPN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2012 72,912 miles

fuel tank support corroded

slight play os track rod end

Pass 16 Dec 2011 70,543 miles

fuel tank support corroded

nsr tyre cracking 2 mm on the edge

Pass 20 Dec 2010 68,220 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 65,752 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 61,718 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 61,718 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Gear lever light not working--What gear??

N/s/front tyre at limits

O/s rear tyre close to limits

Pass 14 Dec 2007 57,739 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 53,944 miles

n/s front tyre has small nick in side wall

rear rubber brake pipe showing cracks

Pass 24 Mar 2006 50,374 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 50,374 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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R482 HPN is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R482 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 R482 HPN registered?

R482 HPN is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 December 1997.

Is R482 HPN safe to buy?

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