MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,461 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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N/S/F wing mirror missing
O/S/F shocker slightly weeping
engine smoking but not as heavy as original RFR
exhaust system fouling on body
heavy oil leak
rear brake pipes slightly corroded
tyres worn slightly on inside edge
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
N/S/F wing mirror missing
O/S/F shocker slightly weeping
exhaust system fouling on body
heavy oil leak
rear brake pipes slightly corroded
tyres worn slightly on inside edge
both front inner arches under bonnet corroded but outside prescribed areas
massive oil leak all over engine
rear exhaust flange in poor condition
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both front inner arches under bonnet corroded but outside prescribed areas
massive oil leak all over engine
rear exhaust flange in poor condition
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
centre stop light not working
damage to offside front floor but not in prescribed area
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
centre stop light not working
damage to offside front floor but not in prescribed area
minor leak from rear exhaust
oil leak
vac pipe under bonnet snapped
Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
minor leak from rear exhaust
oil leak
vac pipe under bonnet snapped
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
O/S/F shocker slight weep
front pads low
middle and back slightly leaking
oil leak
slight play in N/S/F ball joint
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
O/S/F shocker slight weep
front pads low
middle and back slightly leaking
oil leak
slight play in N/S/F ball joint
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R410 EAC is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R410 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 R410 EAC registered?
R410 EAC is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 December 1997.
Is R410 EAC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R410 EAC shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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