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R459 EAC

1997 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,922 mi
Last recorded62,922 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR459 EAC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2010 62,922 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 56,346 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

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

fuel tank bracket corroded

n/s rear footbrake effort slightly low

n/s rear tyre perished

o/s front fog lamp inop

Pass 10 Dec 2008 53,036 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 53,036 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 48,296 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 41,235 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 37,619 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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R459 EAC is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R459 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 R459 EAC registered?

R459 EAC is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 December 1997.

Is R459 EAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R459 EAC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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