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R780 EDO

1997 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,813 mi
Last recorded101,813 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR780 EDO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2011 101,813 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 100,411 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 98,622 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 95,056 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 95,041 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 88,789 miles

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

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

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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R780 EDO is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R780 EDO, 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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How do I check the history of R780 EDO?

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What year was R780 EDO registered?

R780 EDO is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 November 1997.

Is R780 EDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R780 EDO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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