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R105 OWP

1997 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

103,897 mi
Last recorded103,897 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR105 OWP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2011 103,897 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2011 103,897 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 99,299 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 94,579 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 89,558 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 81,545 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 76,474 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 68,430 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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R105 OWP is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,360cc 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 R105 OWP, 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 R105 OWP registered?

R105 OWP is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R105 OWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R105 OWP 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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