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R803 BLD

1997 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,628 mi
Last recorded104,628 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR803 BLD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2010 104,628 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 99,814 miles

front brake pads and discs starting to wear

front brakes un balanced

front number plate damaged

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 26 Feb 2008 92,725 miles

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 7 Dec 2007 92,677 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 12 Dec 2006 86,162 miles

exhaust downpipe heatshield over steering rack loose

nearside front wheel rim damaged

ply in nearside front anti roll bar linkage

Pass 13 Dec 2005 76,603 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 76,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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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R803 BLD is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R803 BLD, 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 R803 BLD registered?

R803 BLD is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 November 1997.

Is R803 BLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R803 BLD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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