MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,616 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Hand brake travel
Spare tyre defective
hi-viz stop light inop
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Hand brake travel
Spare tyre defective
hi-viz stop light inop
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R48 OWP is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,761cc 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 R48 OWP, 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 R48 OWP registered?
R48 OWP is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 September 1997.
Is R48 OWP safe to buy?
The MOT history for R48 OWP shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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