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R582 FAC

1997 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,570 mi
Last recorded99,570 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR582 FAC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 99,570 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 99,546 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 97,504 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 97,495 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 95,654 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 96,685 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2012 90,491 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 90,491 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 86,483 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 81,621 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 77,046 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 72,140 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 67,441 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 67,741 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 63,266 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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R582 FAC is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R582 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 R582 FAC registered?

R582 FAC is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 December 1997.

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