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R379 EAC

1997 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,792 mi
Last recorded84,792 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR379 EAC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2011 84,792 miles

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

nearside rear brake flexy hose perishing

Pass 11 Nov 2010 77,535 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs corroded and lipped

front brake flexy hoses cracking

front brake pads getting low

Pass 20 Nov 2009 70,279 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 70,245 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front outer door handle sticking

Pass 10 Nov 2008 62,281 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 55,067 miles

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

engine oil leak from head gasket

Pass 9 Nov 2006 47,058 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

recommend grease brake pipes

Pass 16 Nov 2005 40,903 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 40,903 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside front tyre perrished

nearside rear tyre perrished

offside front tyre perrished

offside rear tyre perrished

recomend grease brake pipes

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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R379 EAC is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R379 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 R379 EAC registered?

R379 EAC is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 October 1997.

Is R379 EAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R379 EAC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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