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R790 TUJ

1997 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,585 mi
Last recorded104,585 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR790 TUJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2011 104,585 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/f & o/s/f lower suspension arm (rear) bushes splitting

n/s/f brake pads low

Pass 28 Jan 2010 97,814 miles

steering rack ram leaking

Fail 19 Jan 2010 97,748 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

steering rack ram leaking.

Pass 3 Nov 2008 91,726 miles

Nearside front shocker slight leak

Nearside rear brake flexi hose perrished

Pass 15 Sep 2007 86,086 miles

thottle sticks now and then

Pass 16 Sep 2006 76,041 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 76,041 miles

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

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

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

high level stop lamp not workin g

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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R790 TUJ is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R790 TUJ, 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 R790 TUJ registered?

R790 TUJ is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 October 1997.

Is R790 TUJ safe to buy?

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