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R988 MKX

1997 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,477 mi
Last recorded63,477 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR988 MKX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2011 63,477 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Driver and Passengers Seat has slight play

Pass 6 Dec 2010 61,554 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake disc corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2009 58,088 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s rear tyre outer wall slight wear

Pass 12 Dec 2008 55,223 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 52,436 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Nov 2006 49,684 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 49,684 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 47,159 miles

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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R988 MKX is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R988 MKX, 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 R988 MKX registered?

R988 MKX is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 November 1997.

Is R988 MKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R988 MKX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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