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R769 MSO

1997 Citroen Xsara

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

107,619 mi
Last recorded107,619 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR769 MSO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2010 107,619 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 107,618 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2009 102,609 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 102,609 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 96,252 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 92,578 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 92,578 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 87,592 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 87,547 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

BRAKE EFFICENCY JUST MEETS REQUIRMENTS

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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R769 MSO is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R769 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 R769 MSO registered?

R769 MSO is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 December 1997.

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