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R562 FAC

1997 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,302 mi
Last recorded116,302 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR562 FAC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2010 116,302 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 116,302 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 100,907 miles

low reading to n/s rear footbrake

Pass 19 Jul 2007 89,083 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 88,827 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 79,255 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 79,254 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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R562 FAC is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R562 FAC, 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 R562 FAC registered?

R562 FAC is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 December 1997.

Is R562 FAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R562 FAC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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