MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,129 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
n/s/r tyre splitting .......
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
damage to front of vehicle
damage to nearside outersill
nearside mirror taped
nearside rear tyre perishing
oil leak
water ingress to rear lights
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
damage to front of vehicle
damage to nearside outersill
nearside mirror taped
nearside rear tyre perishing
oil leak
water ingress to rear lights
REAR NO PLATE HAS WATER INGRESS
OFFSIDE FRONT LIGHT NOT WORKING
BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES PERISHED
DRIVERS DOOR HANDLE IN UPRIGHT POSITION
EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE BROKEN OFF OFFSIDE REAR
FRONT OF CAR HAS SOME DAMAGE
MINOR EXHAUST BLOWS
WISHBONE REAR BUSHES HAVE SOME WEAR
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES PERISHED
DRIVERS DOOR HANDLE IN UPRIGHT POSITION
EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE BROKEN OFF OFFSIDE REAR
FRONT OF CAR HAS SOME DAMAGE
MINOR EXHAUST BLOWS
OFFSIDE FRONT LIGHT NOT WORKING
REAR NO PLATE HAS WATER INGRESS
WISHBONE REAR BUSHES HAVE SOME WEAR
engine oil leak
front bumper taped up.
n/s/f & o/s/f brake hoses perished
o/s/f tyre perished
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
engine oil leak
front bumper taped up.
n/s/f & o/s/f brake hoses perished
o/s/f tyre perished
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
1. nearside mirror cover repaired with tape.
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
1. nearside rear tyre showing cracks in tread.
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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R469 EAC is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 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 R469 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 R469 EAC registered?
R469 EAC is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 October 1997.
Is R469 EAC safe to buy?
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