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R866 DNO

1997 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

91,458 mi
Last recorded91,458 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR866 DNO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2015 91,458 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 91,458 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush link rod (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 83,257 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Radiator leaking coolant

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

Spare tyre flat

Timing belt due???

Pass 28 Oct 2013 82,250 miles

Both front shock absorbers have corrosion to outer casing

UNDERSIDE OFF ENGINE COVERED IN OIL NO SPECIFIC LEAK CAN BE FOUND

both front coil springs corroded but not weakened

Fail 28 Oct 2013 82,250 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front shock absorbers have corrosion to outer casing

UNDERSIDE OFF ENGINE COVERED IN OIL NO SPECIFIC LEAK CAN BE FOUND

both front coil springs corroded but not weakened

Pass 17 Nov 2012 81,176 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

UNDERSIDE OF ENGINE COATED IN OIL NO OBVIOUS LEAK COULD BE SEEN

Pass 24 Nov 2011 80,067 miles

n/s/r brake pipe showing some corrosion

o/s/f roll bar link has some play

Fail 23 Nov 2011 80,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/r brake pipe showing some corrosion

o/s/f roll bar link has some play

Pass 24 Nov 2010 78,519 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre has chafing on the side wall

spare tyre low in pressure and perrished

Fail 24 Nov 2010 78,519 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre has chafing on the side wall

spare tyre low in pressure and perrished

Pass 25 Nov 2009 76,810 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r brake slight binding

Fail 25 Nov 2009 76,810 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r brake slight binding

Pass 29 Oct 2008 75,406 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 74,075 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 72,575 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 69,818 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

both rear tyres in poor condtion

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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R866 DNO is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R866 DNO, 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 R866 DNO registered?

R866 DNO is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 November 1997.

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