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R950 CGO

1997 Citroen Xsara

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,729 mi
Last recorded93,729 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR950 CGO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2014 93,729 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 93,729 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 88,326 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 84,524 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 81,612 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 78,045 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 78,040 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 75,953 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 20 Oct 2006 72,578 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 72,574 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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R950 CGO is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R950 CGO, 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 R950 CGO registered?

R950 CGO is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 November 1997.

Is R950 CGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R950 CGO shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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