MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
215,005 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
corrosion along top of bulk head by brake servo
heater matrix leaking coolant
rear reg plate detriorating
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
corrosion along top of bulk head by brake servo
heater matrix leaking coolant
rear reg plate detriorating
centre exhaust mount broken---oil leaks---os cv boot damp
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
centre exhaust mount broken---oil leaks---os cv boot damp
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
scuttle rusty os cv boot damp
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
scuttle rusty †nsf tyre worn low †rear pads low †nsr tyre low and distorted †
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R964 NVJ is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 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 R964 NVJ, 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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R964 NVJ is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 December 1997.
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