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R553 YBP

1997 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,768 mi
Last recorded91,768 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR553 YBP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2009 91,768 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 91,768 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 82,362 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

SCREEN WASH LIQUID DELIVERY ONLY JUST ACCEPTABLE...SUSPECT PUMP NEAR END OF LIFE

Pass 9 Jan 2007 74,642 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 74,273 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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R553 YBP is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc 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 R553 YBP, 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 YBP registered?

R553 YBP is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 November 1997.

Is R553 YBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R553 YBP 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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