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R532 EAC

1997 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

65,272 mi
Last recorded65,272 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR532 EAC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2017 65,272 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 65,269 miles

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)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 59,225 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 53,823 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both outer (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

oil leak

wheel trims fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2014 46,429 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 46,060 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 45,030 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 45,030 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 43,376 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 40,712 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 38,257 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 36,026 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 32,552 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 29,291 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 29,291 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 27,594 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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R532 EAC is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R532 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 R532 EAC registered?

R532 EAC is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 October 1997.

Is R532 EAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R532 EAC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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