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R880 GCD

1997 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,889 mi
Last recorded120,889 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR880 GCD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2012 120,889 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 116,386 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 107,998 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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)

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges+perishing,brake discs wearing+pads

Fail 19 Oct 2010 107,998 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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)

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges+perishing,brake discs wearing+pads

Pass 29 Sep 2009 95,861 miles

nearside rear+offside front tyres wearing on edges,brake discs wearing,brake ferrules corroding,

Pass 9 Sep 2008 82,527 miles

nsr tyre for perishing\slight play in front suspension joints

slight rear foot and hand brake imbalance

Fail 9 Sep 2008 82,527 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nsr tyre for perishing\slight play in front suspension joints

Pass 5 Apr 2007 66,214 miles

issued at first test

Fail 5 Apr 2007 66,214 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

brake ferrules corroding

Pass 24 Mar 2006 56,288 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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R880 GCD is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R880 GCD, 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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R880 GCD is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 October 1997.

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