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R585 SVN

1997 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,940 mi
Last recorded34,940 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR585 SVN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 34,940 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 34,940 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 33,850 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 33,850 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear P bush ?m (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear P bush ? (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 32,847 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 32,847 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 32,032 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 31,038 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 30,311 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 29,495 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 28,657 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 27,668 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 26,706 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 25,395 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 24,503 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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R585 SVN is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R585 SVN, 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 R585 SVN registered?

R585 SVN is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R585 SVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R585 SVN shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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