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R548 AMJ

1997 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

172,853 mi
Last recorded172,853 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR548 AMJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2014 172,853 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 8 Jul 2013 166,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 166,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 153,413 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2011 138,577 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 138,577 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 127,139 miles

BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES HAVE SPLIT ENDS ?

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 113,773 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 113,773 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 102,053 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Jul 2008 102,053 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 86,458 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 77,496 miles

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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R548 AMJ is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R548 AMJ, 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 R548 AMJ registered?

R548 AMJ is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 November 1997.

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