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R684 MSO

1997 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,456 mi
Last recorded132,456 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR684 MSO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2010 132,456 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 132,427 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 125,491 miles

N/S/F WASHER JET POOR

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/F INDICATOR STARTING TO SHOW WHITE

O/S/R BRAKE STARTING TO STICK SLIGHTLY

O/S/R HANDBRAKE CABLE STARTING TO SPLIT

SLIGHT OIL SEEPAGE AT SUMP

STEERING WHEEL RUBBER BECOMING WEAK

SURFACE CORROSION ON REAR BRAKE PIPES

Pass 6 Oct 2008 117,676 miles

Front windscreen has a few small chips in Zone B

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F Outer sill dented

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2008 117,676 miles

Front windscreen has a few small chips in Zone B

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F Outer sill dented

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2007 108,289 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 108,289 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 51,519 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight warp on nearside rear drum †

Pass 14 Oct 2005 91,288 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 91,288 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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R684 MSO is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,905cc diesel 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 R684 MSO, 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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R684 MSO is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 December 1997.

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