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R912 BEG

1997 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,353 mi
Last recorded120,353 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR912 BEG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2011 120,353 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 120,353 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 110,623 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 101,197 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 92,889 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 83,740 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2007 83,740 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 72,209 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 72,209 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

front no plate in poor condition

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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R912 BEG is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R912 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 R912 BEG registered?

R912 BEG is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 December 1997.

Is R912 BEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R912 BEG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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