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R879 KWR

1997 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,825 mi
Last recorded88,825 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2006
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR879 KWR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2006 88,825 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 88,825 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

front brake discs rusted

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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R879 KWR is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R879 KWR, 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 R879 KWR registered?

R879 KWR is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R879 KWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R879 KWR shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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