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R889 FAC

1997 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,012 mi
Last recorded89,012 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR889 FAC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2013 89,012 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 89,012 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 80,707 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Mar 2011 66,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

advise both front anti roll bar tie rods slight play

advise both front flexi brake hoses perished

advise both rear lower shock bushs worn

advise both wishbones rear bushs split

advise front discs corroded

advise rear exhaust section corroded

advise rear metal brake pipes corroded

advise rear number plate defaced

advise washers poor

Pass 17 Mar 2011 66,886 miles

advise both front anti roll bar tie rods slight play

advise both front flexi brake hoses perished

advise both rear lower shock bushs worn

advise both wishbones rear bushs split

advise front discs corroded

advise rear exhaust section corroded

advise rear metal brake pipes corroded

advise rear number plate defaced

advise washers poor

Fail 29 Jan 2010 60,410 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 60,410 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 53,614 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 47,689 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 35,519 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 33,376 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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R889 FAC is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R889 FAC, 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 R889 FAC registered?

R889 FAC is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 December 1997.

Is R889 FAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R889 FAC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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