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R76 BJC

1997 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

126,791 mi
Last recorded126,791 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR76 BJC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 5 Dec 2008 126,791 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 122,437 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 113,810 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 102,390 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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R76 BJC is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R76 BJC, 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 R76 BJC registered?

R76 BJC is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R76 BJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R76 BJC shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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