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R267 EAC

1997 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

77,154 mi
Last recorded77,154 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR267 EAC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2014 77,154 miles

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

Oil leak

interior mirror missing

rear seats folded, belts not checked

Fail 27 Oct 2014 77,153 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

interior mirror missing

rear seats folded, belts not checked

Pass 29 Oct 2013 69,593 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 62,360 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2012 62,155 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 53,413 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 51,399 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 49,512 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

centre stop lamp inoperative

Pass 6 Oct 2009 49,512 miles

centre stop lamp inoperative

Pass 11 Oct 2008 47,383 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 45,421 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 42,607 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 40,245 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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R267 EAC is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R267 EAC, 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 R267 EAC registered?

R267 EAC is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 October 1997.

Is R267 EAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R267 EAC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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