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R391 EAC

1997 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

81,086 mi
Last recorded81,086 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR391 EAC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 81,086 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 78,654 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 76,370 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 72,989 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

rear tyres cracking

Pass 25 Sep 2012 72,989 miles

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

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

rear tyres cracking

Pass 29 Sep 2011 69,797 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 67,012 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2009 63,553 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 59,868 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 56,764 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 53,605 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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R391 EAC is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R391 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 R391 EAC registered?

R391 EAC is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 October 1997.

Is R391 EAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R391 EAC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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