MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,793 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
nearside front wiper blade starting to split
nearside rear tyre sidewall perished
rear centre stop light not fitted
rear registration plate starting to delaminate
drivers door mirror damaged n/s/f door mirror lens cracked
exhaust blow from manifold area and corosion to sytsem
n/s/r tyre inner wall starting to perish
rear number plate stained
slight play and noise from o/s/r wheel bearings
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
drivers door mirror damaged n/s/f door mirror lens cracked
exhaust blow from manifold area and corosion to sytsem
n/s/r tyre inner wall starting to perish
rear number plate stained
slight play and noise from o/s/r wheel bearings
Centre brake light not working
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside mirror glass cracked
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Centre brake light not working
Nearside mirror glass cracked
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Both front tyre's wearing on edge's of tread
Nearside mirror glass cracked
Offside rear tyre perishing
Rear number plate discolouring
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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R470 EAC is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R470 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 R470 EAC registered?
R470 EAC is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 October 1997.
Is R470 EAC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R470 EAC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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