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R63 OWP

1997 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1361cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,555 mi
Last recorded102,555 miles
Recorded on23 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR63 OWP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,361cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 May 2013 102,555 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 97,375 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 97,375 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

unable to carry out cat test due to broken section

Pass 1 Jun 2011 88,475 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 79,919 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 72,467 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 72,462 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2008 64,316 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 64,316 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2006 58,640 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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R63 OWP is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,361cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R63 OWP, 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 R63 OWP registered?

R63 OWP is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 September 1997.

Is R63 OWP safe to buy?

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