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R923 HNV

1997 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR923 HNV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2007
Fail 20 Dec 2006 14,902 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 14,902 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 144,808 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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R923 HNV is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R923 HNV, 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 R923 HNV registered?

R923 HNV is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 November 1997.

Is R923 HNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R923 HNV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R923 HNV have outstanding finance?

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