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R992 MKX

1997 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,266 mi
Last recorded79,266 miles
Recorded on25 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR992 MKX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2010 79,266 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

engine oil leak

slight blue smoke from exhust

srew in o/s/r tyre

Fail 15 May 2010 79,217 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

engine oil leak

slight blue smoke from exhust

srew in o/s/r tyre

Pass 9 May 2009 74,076 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 69,609 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

n/s side repeater lamp damaged

screw in o/s rear tyre

Pass 8 May 2008 69,609 miles

screw in o/s rear tyre

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

n/s side repeater lamp damaged

Pass 28 Apr 2007 64,337 miles

exhaust corroded and starting to leak

n/s rear tyre perishing

Pass 11 May 2006 58,665 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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R992 MKX is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R992 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 R992 MKX registered?

R992 MKX is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 November 1997.

Is R992 MKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R992 MKX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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