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R770 FAC

1997 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,097 mi
Last recorded86,097 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR770 FAC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2010 86,097 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 86,097 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 18 Nov 2009 80,309 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 80,309 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 75,336 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 75,336 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 19 Nov 2007 69,423 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 69,423 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 59,176 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 49,997 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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R770 FAC is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R770 FAC, 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 R770 FAC registered?

R770 FAC is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 December 1997.

Is R770 FAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R770 FAC shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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