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R514 MJH

1997 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,301 mi
Last recorded28,301 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR514 MJH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 8 Sep 2016 28,301 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner brake faces (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyres perished

nearside front fog lamp missing

Pass 3 Sep 2015 27,734 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

surface corrosion to exhaust

Pass 27 Aug 2014 26,971 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs pitted

n/s/f fog light lamp missing

rear brake dics pitted

rear brake pads worn 70%

Pass 27 Aug 2013 26,294 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 25,699 miles

front brake dics slightly scored

front number plate water damaged

rear brake dics pitted on inner face

rear brake pads worn 70%

rear number plate water damaged

slight oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2011 25,056 miles

front and rear numberplates starting to delaminate

general underbody corrosion

slight blow centre exhaust box

Pass 23 Aug 2010 24,426 miles

both front tyres starting to perish

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

rear numberplate starting to delaminate

Pass 8 Sep 2009 23,881 miles

all four tyres perished

front and rear numberplates delaminating

rear pads low

Pass 17 Sep 2008 23,279 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f anti roll bar drop links knocking

o/s wiper split

Pass 11 Oct 2007 22,372 miles

rear discs starting to corrode

rear indicators starting to fade

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 4 Oct 2006 21,553 miles

corrosion to front pipe

Pass 20 Oct 2005 20,472 miles

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

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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R514 MJH is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R514 MJH, 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 R514 MJH registered?

R514 MJH is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 November 1997.

Is R514 MJH safe to buy?

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