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R967 TEF

1997 Citroen Xsara

White Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,093 mi
Last recorded117,093 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR967 TEF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2011 117,093 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 117,091 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 106,886 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 97,584 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 97,584 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2008 89,834 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 80,539 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 76,556 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 68,121 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R967 TEF is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in White with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R967 TEF, 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 R967 TEF registered?

R967 TEF is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is R967 TEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R967 TEF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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