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R570 HKV

1997 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,839 mi
Last recorded96,839 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR570 HKV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 96,839 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wearing low/bald. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 96,089 miles

offside and center seat belts jammed under seats-released/retested.

Fail 2 Dec 2015 96,089 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour when light unit removed found full of water.bulb renewed/retested. (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid low fluid refilled with wash/water-retested. (8.2.3)

offside and center seat belts jammed under seats-released/retested.

Pass 16 Dec 2014 95,240 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 95,237 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

All brake discs severe surface corrosion,nearside front wheel turns freely,offside front binding.Recommend all four brake discs have corrosion removed.

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 94,366 miles

Catcon temporary rear sealing starting to leak and rear silencer clamp slight blow.Abs dash warning light illuminated.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 93,038 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 93,036 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 90,128 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 88,032 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 86,240 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 86,238 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 84,592 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2008 84,590 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 80,380 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

all levels checked.engine oil topped up,washers cleaning fluid/water added.tyre pressures check.

Pass 6 Dec 2006 76,342 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 68,901 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 69,892 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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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R570 HKV is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R570 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 R570 HKV registered?

R570 HKV is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 November 1997.

Is R570 HKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R570 HKV shows 18 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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