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R821 YNE

1997 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

119,816 mi
Last recorded119,816 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR821 YNE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 6 Dec 2017 119,816 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust middle section deteriorated

exhaust rear section deteriorated

Pass 13 Dec 2016 119,459 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 118,862 miles

exhaust middle section deteriorated

exhaust rear section deteriorated

Pass 20 Nov 2014 117,416 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust middle section deteriorated

exhaust rear section deteriorated

Pass 21 Nov 2013 117,259 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 115,619 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 112,152 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 109,779 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 106,090 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 102,358 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 95,311 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 87,850 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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R821 YNE is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R821 YNE, 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 R821 YNE registered?

R821 YNE is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 December 1997.

Is R821 YNE safe to buy?

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