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R482 EAC

1997 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,134 mi
Last recorded99,134 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR482 EAC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 99,134 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 91,022 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 89,669 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 88,767 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 87,965 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 86,880 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 85,526 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 85,429 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 84,451 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 84,449 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 83,115 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Dec 2016 82,044 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 80,992 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 80,493 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 80,072 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 79,416 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 78,488 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 78,488 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 77,138 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 75,947 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 75,947 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Leak from the radiator

Pass 15 Jan 2009 74,222 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 74,220 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 72,725 miles

centre exhaust pipe corroded at rear silencer joint

n/s front flexible brake hose slightly perrished

raer silencer in poor condition

Pass 23 Jan 2007 71,022 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 69,479 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 69,479 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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R482 EAC is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 R482 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R482 EAC registered?

R482 EAC is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 October 1997.

Is R482 EAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R482 EAC shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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