MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,463 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
considerable handbrake travel
front number plate deteriorated
nearside front flexi brake hose perished and needs attention
nearside front lower swivel joint slight play and on limits-borderline pass and needs attention
nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge
offside front tyre tread uneven
rear number plate deteriorated and on limits
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
offside front tyre tread uneven
rear number plate deteriorated and on limits
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
considerable handbrake travel
front number plate deteriorated
nearside front flexi brake hose perished and needs attention
nearside front lower swivel joint slight play and on limits-borderline pass and needs attention
nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge
Both front flexi hoses very perished - need attention
Engine has oil leak
Front discs have wear lip
Front no' plate poor
Handbrake travel high
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear flexi hoses very perished - need attention
Rear no'plate poor - on limit
Slight damage to n/s/r wheel inner bead
Wireing loom hanging down at front
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Both front flexi hoses very perished - need attention
Engine has oil leak
Front discs have wear lip
Front no' plate poor
Handbrake travel high
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear flexi hoses very perished - need attention
Rear no'plate poor - on limit
Slight damage to n/s/r wheel inner bead
Wireing loom hanging down at front
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
exhaust pipe vey poor condition
n/s/f flexi hose poor condition
n/s/r flexi hose poor condition
o/s/f fog light broken
o/s/r tyre perished
An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
exhaust pipe vey poor condition
n/s/f flexi hose poor condition
n/s/r flexi hose poor condition
o/s/f fog light broken
o/s/r tyre perished
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
offside rear tyre perished and worn low
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
boot struts defective
both front and nearside rear brake hoses perished
offside front fog light lens broken
offside rear tyre perished
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
boot struts defective
both front and nearside rear brake hoses perished
offside front fog light lens broken
offside rear tyre perished
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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R483 EAC is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 R483 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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R483 EAC is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 October 1997.
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