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R719 MBL

1997 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,487 mi
Last recorded105,487 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR719 MBL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2013 105,487 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front jacking points damaged

Pass 8 Nov 2012 97,422 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2011 91,733 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 91,733 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 85,887 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 85,887 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 77,779 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

offside rear handbrake outer casing deteriated

Pass 3 Nov 2008 73,537 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Spare tyre defective

offside rear handbrake cable outer cracking

Pass 12 Nov 2007 69,010 miles

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

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

advise offside handbrake outer deteriated

Pass 6 Nov 2006 63,086 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 63,086 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre perished

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 57,112 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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R719 MBL is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R719 MBL, 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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R719 MBL is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 November 1997.

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