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R866 VJB

1998 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

145,741 mi
Last recorded145,741 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Citroen Xsara90,862 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR866 VJB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc
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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 27 Apr 2013 145,741 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

both handbrake cables outer caseings cracked

Pass 15 Feb 2012 5,998 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 127,402 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 5,997 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 109,148 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 101,083 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 90,729 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 80,987 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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R866 VJB is a 1998 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 90,862 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 VJB, 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 28 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 VJB registered?

R866 VJB is a 1998 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 February 1998.

Is R866 VJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R866 VJB shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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