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R966 KNL

1997 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,157 mi
Last recorded130,157 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR966 KNL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2010 130,157 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 125,370 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 125,370 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 121,500 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 121,500 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 113,068 miles

Nearside Rear 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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R966 KNL is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R966 KNL, 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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R966 KNL is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 December 1997.

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