MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,168 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)
Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
car very rusty underneath due to standing
foot brake travel on pedal but still brakes efficenty
offside mirror slightly cracked
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
car very rusty underneath due to standing
foot brake travel on pedal but still brakes efficenty
offside mirror slightly cracked
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
surface rust/corrosion to all front and rear brake and suspension assembles
damage to o/s rear wing
front and rear brake and suspension units have surface rust and corrosion with standing
slight damage to o/s front mirror
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
damage to o/s rear wing
front and rear brake and suspension units have surface rust and corrosion with standing
slight damage to o/s front mirror
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front n/s tyre slightly deteriorated
slight damage to o/s mirror
slight damage to o/s rear wing
front n/s tyre slightly deteriorated
slight damage to o/s mirror
slight damage to o/s rear wing
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s mirror glass slight damage
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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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R51 OWP is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,361cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R51 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 R51 OWP registered?
R51 OWP is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 September 1997.
Is R51 OWP safe to buy?
The MOT history for R51 OWP shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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