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R902 DVC

1997 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

129,400 mi
Last recorded129,400 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR902 DVC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2012 129,400 miles

Offside front wheel bearing sligtly rough when rotated

Fail 16 Oct 2012 129,314 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside front wheel bearing sligtly rough when rotated

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 108,386 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 108,386 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 106,880 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 104,522 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 104,522 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 30 Sep 2008 101,327 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 101,327 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 98,751 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2007 98,751 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2006 87,823 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Sep 2005 72,874 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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R902 DVC is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R902 DVC, 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 R902 DVC registered?

R902 DVC is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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