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R201 EFW

1997 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

85,793 mi
Last recorded85,793 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR201 EFW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 85,793 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 84,501 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 83,177 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 83,175 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 81,649 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 81,009 miles

Unable to check ear seat belt installation

Fail 15 Sep 2015 81,009 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Unable to check ear seat belt installation

Pass 12 Sep 2014 78,984 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 78,959 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 76,705 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 74,373 miles

Oil leak

rear tyres - tread cracking on outer edge

Pass 24 Sep 2011 71,959 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 69,377 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 66,693 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 64,035 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 60,968 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 58,379 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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R201 EFW is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R201 EFW, 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 R201 EFW registered?

R201 EFW is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 November 1997.

Is R201 EFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R201 EFW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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