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R846 VAU

1997 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

41,978 mi
Last recorded41,978 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR846 VAU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 41,978 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 41,835 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust centre and rear sections corroding

n/s/f fog lamp lens damaged

n/s/r brake hose ferrules corroding

o/s/r brake hose ferrules corroding

Pass 21 Jun 2017 41,355 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 40,647 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2016 40,647 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 38,625 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 37,579 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 37,578 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 35,954 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 35,954 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 31 May 2012 34,045 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

osr hand brake cable outer casing corroded/broken

Pass 13 Jun 2011 32,515 miles

nsf door mirror taped up

osr hand brake outer cable split sticking on release

Fail 13 Jun 2011 32,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

nsf door mirror taped up

nsf screen washers aim low

osr hand brake outer cable split sticking on release

Pass 25 Jun 2010 30,446 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 30,446 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 29,447 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nsf tyre sidewall scrubbed

Fail 15 Oct 2009 29,447 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nsf tyre sidewall scrubbed

Pass 17 Oct 2008 27,618 miles

front disc pads appear to be getting down and wear step on discs

Pass 8 Oct 2007 25,900 miles

front inner disc pads appear low, with wear ridge on discs

o/side rear flasher slightly pale

Pass 17 Oct 2006 24,592 miles

front disc pads appear to be getting down,and wear ridge on discs

Pass 18 Oct 2005 22,610 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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R846 VAU is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 R846 VAU, 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 R846 VAU registered?

R846 VAU is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R846 VAU shows 21 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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