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R668 FAC

1997 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,257 mi
Last recorded71,257 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR668 FAC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2009 71,257 miles

both front brake discs are slightly corroded

oil leak from engine, possible rocker cover

rear exhaust silencer is in poor condition around joint to centre pipe

Fail 23 Oct 2009 71,257 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

both front brake discs are slightly corroded

oil leak from engine, possible rocker cover

rear exhaust silencer is in poor condition around joint to centre pipe

Pass 20 Jun 2008 69,264 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 69,264 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

baffles loose in rear box

slightly low effort on o/s/r brake

Pass 27 Jun 2007 62,392 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 61,392 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 86,961 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 54,714 miles

Centre 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)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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R668 FAC is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R668 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 R668 FAC registered?

R668 FAC is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 December 1997.

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