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R71 EVC

1997 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,737 mi
Last recorded47,737 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR71 EVC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 27 Oct 2008 47,737 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 44,927 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 41,385 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 38,623 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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R71 EVC is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R71 EVC, 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 R71 EVC registered?

R71 EVC is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 November 1997.

Is R71 EVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R71 EVC shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R71 EVC have outstanding finance?

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