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R834 PAG

1997 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,954 mi
Last recorded79,954 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR834 PAG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2009 79,954 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre has a nail in it

Fail 2 Nov 2009 79,954 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre has a nail in it

Pass 1 Sep 2008 67,507 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 27 Aug 2008 67,488 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 59,416 miles

corrosion on rear outer brake pipes

front brake flexy hoses perished

front exhaust corroded and starting to blow

front pads worn low

Pass 4 Sep 2006 52,105 miles

bulb out on high level brake light. †both side front brake flexy hoses perished.

Fail 4 Sep 2006 52,105 miles

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

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

bulb out on high level brake light. † both side front brake flexy hoses perished. † cracks in o/s/r tyre.

Pass 26 Sep 2005 43,998 miles

o/s/f brake pipe corroded †rear brake imbalance just in spec

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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R834 PAG is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,360cc 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 R834 PAG, 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 R834 PAG registered?

R834 PAG is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 October 1997.

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