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R91 OWP

1997 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1361cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,673 mi
Last recorded113,673 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR91 OWP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,361cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2011 113,673 miles

nearside rear tyre has cracks around tread and sidewall

Pass 12 Mar 2010 103,910 miles

advise replacement of rear number plate

Fail 12 Mar 2010 103,910 miles

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

advise replacement of rear number plate

Pass 11 Mar 2009 91,881 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 91,881 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2008 79,707 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 68,118 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 56,821 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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R91 OWP is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,361cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R91 OWP, 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 R91 OWP registered?

R91 OWP is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 September 1997.

Is R91 OWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R91 OWP shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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