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R394 EAC

1997 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,313 mi
Last recorded51,313 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR394 EAC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2014 51,313 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 46,628 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 42,260 miles

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

o/s/f fog light glass damaged

Fail 9 Dec 2011 42,090 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

o/s/f fog light glass damaged

Pass 23 Nov 2010 35,162 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2009 34,371 miles

Oil leak

water leak (water pump and bottom hose)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 33,275 miles

high level stop light inoperative

offside windscreen wiper split

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 31,948 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 31,948 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 30,564 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 12 Dec 2005 28,086 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 28,085 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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R394 EAC is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R394 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 R394 EAC registered?

R394 EAC is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 December 1997.

Is R394 EAC safe to buy?

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