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R722 MSO

1997 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,092 mi
Last recorded79,092 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR722 MSO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2010 79,092 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 78,878 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 69,264 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 69,264 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 68,731 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 93,543 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 93,543 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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R722 MSO is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R722 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 R722 MSO registered?

R722 MSO is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 December 1997.

Is R722 MSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R722 MSO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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