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R726 MSO

1997 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,825 mi
Last recorded98,825 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR726 MSO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2010 98,825 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 92,076 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 92,074 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 76,732 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2008 76,729 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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 73,428 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 68,165 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

blue led lights fitted to bonnet grille

exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2005 65,258 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 65,258 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R726 MSO is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R726 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R726 MSO registered?

R726 MSO is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 December 1997.

Is R726 MSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R726 MSO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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