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R558 EAC

1997 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

116,953 mi
Last recorded116,953 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR558 EAC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2010 116,953 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2010 116,953 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 107,296 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 107,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 101,873 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Nov 2008 101,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 89,745 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2007 89,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 81,454 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 73,523 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 73,523 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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R558 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 R558 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 R558 EAC registered?

R558 EAC is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 October 1997.

Is R558 EAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R558 EAC shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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