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R694 MSO

1997 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

94,335 mi
Last recorded94,335 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR694 MSO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 94,335 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 93,027 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 91,510 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 91,510 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 89,088 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 89,088 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 88,056 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 88,056 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 85,536 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 85,536 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 82,345 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 82,545 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 80,636 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 80,636 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 78,612 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 76,683 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 76,683 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 74,083 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 71,006 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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R694 MSO is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R694 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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What year was R694 MSO registered?

R694 MSO is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 December 1997.

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