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R979 APP

1997 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

123,701 mi
Last recorded123,701 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR979 APP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 123,701 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 123,701 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2019 117,950 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 112,746 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 106,252 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 100,221 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 95,380 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 90,298 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 85,143 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 79,258 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 73,549 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 68,329 miles

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

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

rear number plate has damage

Pass 28 Sep 2009 64,324 miles

rear reg plate deteriorating

Pass 30 Sep 2008 56,785 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 53,142 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 49,632 miles

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

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

non obligatory mirror damaged

nsr number plate light bulb fitted

rear number plate starting to disfigure

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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R979 APP is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 R979 APP, 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 R979 APP registered?

R979 APP is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 November 1997.

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