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R843 PAG

1997 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

104,454 mi
Last recorded104,454 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR843 PAG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2016 104,454 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 104,366 miles

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2015 97,070 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 97,067 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2013 88,110 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 88,110 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 78,703 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 78,703 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 69,237 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 69,183 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2011 60,114 miles

both sides front tyres worn on inner edge of tread

Fail 12 Jan 2011 60,114 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

both sides front tyres worn on inner edge of tread

Pass 12 Jan 2010 50,502 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 50,502 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 38,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 28,243 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 22,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 22,856 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 21,554 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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R843 PAG is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 R843 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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R843 PAG is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 November 1997.

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