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R575 CGP

1997 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,610 mi
Last recorded154,610 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR575 CGP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2008 154,610 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Spare tyre defective

body pannels all dented

n/s/f tyre perished in side wall

o/s/ wiper blade poor

o/s/r light lens broken

rear number plate poor

Pass 8 Mar 2007 141,049 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 141,049 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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)

advise foot brake travel

advise front number plate condition+n/s wing +n/s sillcondition

Fail 28 Feb 2006 130,708 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 130,708 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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R575 CGP is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R575 CGP, 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 R575 CGP registered?

R575 CGP is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 December 1997.

Is R575 CGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R575 CGP shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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