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R754 NJH

1997 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,729 mi
Last recorded80,729 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR754 NJH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2014 80,729 miles

N/S handbrake cable outer casing deteriating.

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

Rear tyres slightly perishing

Fail 10 Nov 2014 80,724 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Emissions not tested.

N/S handbrake cable outer casing deteriating.

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

O/S/F tyre 3mm and perishing

Rear tyres slightly perishing

Pass 9 Nov 2013 76,770 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 73,127 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 73,112 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 69,498 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 65,908 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 62,216 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 62,216 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 57,931 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 54,892 miles

front tyres low & worn on edges

Pass 13 Nov 2006 51,147 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 46,390 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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R754 NJH is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R754 NJH, 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 R754 NJH registered?

R754 NJH is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 November 1997.

Is R754 NJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R754 NJH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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