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R118 HCN

1997 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,323 mi
Last recorded133,323 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR118 HCN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2011 133,323 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to n/s/f chassis

Pass 8 Feb 2010 126,593 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 126,593 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 119,988 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 112,649 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 104,545 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 97,033 miles

exhaust coroded

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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R118 HCN is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R118 HCN, 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 R118 HCN registered?

R118 HCN is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 November 1997.

Is R118 HCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R118 HCN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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