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R767 YNE

1997 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

113,405 mi
Last recorded113,405 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR767 YNE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2014 113,405 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 105,050 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 105,049 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 102,775 miles

advise engine oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2012 102,775 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

advise engine oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2011 99,568 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 99,568 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Battery insecure

radiator corroded.

surface corrosion to rear chassis at both bump stop areas

Pass 12 Nov 2010 96,077 miles

Battery insecure

o/s handbrake cable insecure to fuel tank. o/s/f door checkstrap loose. MAIN RADIATOR CORRODED

Fail 12 Nov 2010 96,077 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

o/s handbrake cable insecure to fuel tank. o/s/f door checkstrap loose. MAIN RADIATOR CORRODED

Pass 13 Nov 2009 92,806 miles

oil leaks on engine. main radiator corroded. o/s/f door checkstrap loose. n/s/f tyre wear on shoulder. n/s/f bumper moulding adrift

Fail 13 Nov 2009 92,806 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

oil leaks on engine. main radiator corroded. o/s/f door checkstrap loose. n/s/f tyre wear on shoulder. n/s/f bumper moulding adrift

Pass 8 Nov 2008 89,729 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 89,729 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs lipped on inner faces. rear wiper blade torn. bonnet safety catch seized. main radiator corroding. battery insecure

Fail 3 Nov 2007 86,648 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise engine oil leak

handbrake casing split

Pass 3 Nov 2007 86,648 miles

advise engine oil leak

handbrake casing split

Fail 11 Nov 2006 83,371 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/f tyre worn on shoulders battery insecure osr handbrake slight binding when released

Pass 11 Nov 2006 83,371 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on shoulders battery insecure osr handbrake slight binding when released

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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R767 YNE is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R767 YNE, 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 R767 YNE registered?

R767 YNE is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 December 1997.

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