1997 Citroen Xsara 1.9L Diesel · R813 EDW
1997 Citroen Xsara (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/11/1997. Recorded mileage 93,502 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN XSARA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/12/2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (11/01/2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,502 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1905cc
R813 EDW Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/12/2011
- 93,502 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R813 EDW Mileage History
- 01/11/200560,943 mi
- 01/11/200560,943 mi
- 27/11/200665,170 mi+4,227 mi
- 26/11/200768,717 mi+3,547 mi
- 25/11/200872,737 mi+4,020 mi
- 26/11/200872,737 mi
- 24/11/200977,558 mi+4,821 mi
- 25/11/200977,574 mi+16 mi
- 20/12/201082,082 mi+4,508 mi
- 20/12/201193,502 mi+11,420 mi
- 20/12/201193,502 mi
Average of roughly 5,309 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
R813 EDW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Citroen Xsara (R813 EDW) between November 2005 and December 2011.
The record contains 7 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 20 December 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)”; “Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”.
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