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R807 BSF

1997 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,396 mi
Last recorded95,396 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR807 BSF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2011 95,396 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front inner drive shaft boot split/burst

stone chip in front screen at nearside, speedo needle in dash sits at 3omph at idle

tailgate/bootlid wont stay in upright position / struts worn

Fail 1 Jul 2011 95,396 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front inner drive shaft boot split/burst

stone chip in front screen at nearside, speedo needle in dash sits at 3omph at idle

tailgate/bootlid wont stay in upright position / struts worn

Fail 24 May 2010 77,857 miles

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2010 77,857 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 62,975 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 62,975 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2008 51,439 miles

Both front tyre outer sidewalls perished.

Exhaust rear silincer corroded.

N/S/Rear tyre starting to perish.

Pass 4 Jan 2007 45,059 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 42,221 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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R807 BSF is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R807 BSF, 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 R807 BSF registered?

R807 BSF is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R807 BSF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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