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R556 HKV

1997 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,584 mi
Last recorded89,584 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR556 HKV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 21 Oct 2008 89,584 miles

F/N/S bottom arm bush unbonding

Pass 25 Oct 2007 84,446 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres perishing slightly.

r/o/s outer handbrake cable cracked.

Pass 25 Oct 2006 79,087 miles

rear tyres cracking †o/s handbrake cable cracking

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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R556 HKV is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 R556 HKV, 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 R556 HKV registered?

R556 HKV is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 November 1997.

Is R556 HKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R556 HKV shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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