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R909 BEG

1997 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

61,631 mi
Last recorded61,631 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR909 BEG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 61,631 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

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

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

rear tyres perished

Pass 4 Oct 2016 60,628 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

both front coil springs corroded

both rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Oct 2015 59,342 miles

both front brake pipes corroded

both front coil springs corroded

both rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2014 58,303 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 57,190 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 56,358 miles

both rear tyres perished

centre and rear exhaust sections corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2011 55,044 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 5 Oct 2010 52,547 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Sep 2009 49,548 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 46,650 miles

front brake hoses perished

rear tyres perished

Fail 6 Oct 2008 46,648 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front brake hoses perished

rear tyres perished

Pass 8 Oct 2007 43,184 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 39,674 miles

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

Offside Front 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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R909 BEG is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R909 BEG, 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 R909 BEG registered?

R909 BEG is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is R909 BEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R909 BEG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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