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R708 AMV

1997 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

197,915 mi
Last recorded197,915 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR708 AMV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 26 Nov 2011 197,915 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 183,374 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 168,159 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 153,646 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 143,820 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2006 139,841 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 131,449 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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R708 AMV is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R708 AMV, 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 R708 AMV registered?

R708 AMV is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is R708 AMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R708 AMV shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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