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R872 AKJ

1997 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,715 mi
Last recorded79,715 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR872 AKJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2011 79,715 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 72,161 miles

both rear tyres cracking replace

Fail 15 Dec 2010 72,161 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking replace

Pass 17 Dec 2009 62,243 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 62,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

centre stop light has a bulb gone

crack in window outside swepped area

Pass 4 Dec 2008 50,939 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 42,046 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 32,764 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 22,716 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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R872 AKJ is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R872 AKJ, 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 R872 AKJ registered?

R872 AKJ is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 December 1997.

Is R872 AKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R872 AKJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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