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R614 FAC

1997 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,272 mi
Last recorded73,272 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR614 FAC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2010 73,272 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside front anti-roll bar link ball joint rubbers split

Oil leak

Rear exhaust rattle

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

Speedo faulty

Fail 14 Oct 2010 73,272 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside front anti-roll bar link ball joint rubbers split

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust rattle

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

Speedo faulty

Pass 8 Oct 2009 72,349 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 70,529 miles

Engine oil leak

Front and raer tyres close to limit and side walls cracking

Nearside front brake flexi cracking

Rear brake flexi cracking

Slight wear front offside drop link arm

Pass 10 Oct 2007 67,724 miles

Engine oil leak

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

N/s/r tyre close to legal limit

O/s/f track rod drop link arm worn

O/s/r tyre wall cracked

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 10 Oct 2007 67,724 miles

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

Engine oil leak

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

N/s/r tyre close to legal limit

O/s/f track rod drop link arm worn

O/s/r tyre wall cracked

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 63,730 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 55,676 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 55,676 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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R614 FAC is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R614 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 R614 FAC registered?

R614 FAC is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R614 FAC shows 9 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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