MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,877 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
nearside rear handbrake cable insecure
nearside rear tyre slightly perrished and worn on inner edge
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
nearside rear handbrake cable insecure
nearside rear tyre slightly perrished and worn on inner edge
chip on screen
front discs corroded
front indicators turning white
front no. plate seperating
oil leak
anti roll bar ball joint boots split
chip on screen
front discs corroded
front indicators turning white
front no. plate seperating
n/s/f tyre starting to get low
o/s/f tyre on limit
oil leak
rear flexies perishing
fron discs corroding on inner faces
n /s r brake flexi perished
o/s/f indicator turning white
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
oil leak
windsreen chipped
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
fron discs corroding on inner faces
n /s r brake flexi perished
o/s/f indicator turning white
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
oil leak
windsreen chipped
Battery insecure
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both rear tyres starting to perish
drivers seat
rear exhaust corroding
slight front brake inbalance
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Battery insecure
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both rear tyres starting to perish
drivers seat
rear exhaust corroding
slight front brake inbalance
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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R553 DVW is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R553 DVW, 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 R553 DVW registered?
R553 DVW is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 November 1997.
Is R553 DVW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R553 DVW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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