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R899 UOK

1997 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,420 mi
Last recorded125,420 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR899 UOK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2009 125,420 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 125,420 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 112,593 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 101,958 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 94,785 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 86,338 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 86,338 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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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R899 UOK is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R899 UOK, 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 R899 UOK registered?

R899 UOK is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 November 1997.

Is R899 UOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R899 UOK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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