MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
186,346 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
rear n/o plate slightly deterioroated
tailgate dampers not working
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
rear n/o plate slightly deterioroated
tailgate dampers not working
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
auxillery drive belt slightly deteriorated
railgate dampers not working
rear brakes sharpe ;
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
auxillery drive belt slightly deteriorated
tail gate dampers not working
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
auxillery drive belt slightly deteriorated
tailgate dampers not working
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
rear brakes ?
tail gate dampers not working
under bonnet sound proofing loose ;
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
tail gate dampers not working
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear brakes ?
under bonnet sound proofing loose ;
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
handbrake travel long
rear tyres slightly going out of shape
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
handbrake travel long
rear tyres slightly going out of shape
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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R942 HNV 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 52.9%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R942 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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R942 HNV is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 December 1997.
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