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R756 KTD

1997 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,167 mi
Last recorded56,167 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR756 KTD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2014 56,167 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 56,166 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 50,611 miles

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

o/s/r tyre craked to side wall

rear wiper split

vehicle structure corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2012 48,932 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 47,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 47,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 43,465 miles

marks in windscreen (scratches)

rear brake feurals corroded

front number plate marked

all suspension bushes perished starting to split

all tyre sidewalls perished

exhaust system minor leak and detiorated

front discs worn

surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

Fail 13 Sep 2010 43,465 miles

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

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

all suspension bushes perished starting to split

all tyre sidewalls perished

exhaust system minor leak and detiorated

front discs worn

front number plate marked

marks in windscreen (scratches)

rear brake feurals corroded

surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 16 Sep 2009 39,068 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 36,929 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 33,482 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 29,254 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2006 29,254 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2005 25,866 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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R756 KTD is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R756 KTD, 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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R756 KTD is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 October 1997.

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