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R917 AJC

1997 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

137,191 mi
Last recorded137,191 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR917 AJC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 137,191 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper cover (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside n/s/f and n/s/r tyre walls worn

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

diesel smell under bonnet, unable to locate

Pass 7 Nov 2016 135,800 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill holed/corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 135,800 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill holed/corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 134,138 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 132,077 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2014 132,077 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2013 130,035 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 127,230 miles

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Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

front brake discs pitted

Pass 4 Nov 2011 124,284 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs pitted

Fail 4 Nov 2011 124,284 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs pitted

Pass 4 Nov 2010 120,821 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 4 Nov 2010 120,820 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 4 Nov 2009 117,246 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2008 112,899 miles

Handbrake long travel.

Fail 4 Nov 2008 112,899 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Handbrake long travel.

Nearside inner drive shaft gater split.

Pass 2 Nov 2007 107,789 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 102,974 miles

Signs of wear in offside front anti roll bar link.

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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R917 AJC is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R917 AJC, 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 R917 AJC registered?

R917 AJC is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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