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R586 EAC

1997 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,031 mi
Last recorded56,031 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR586 EAC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2007 56,031 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 56,031 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 49,356 miles

Oil leak

offside parking brake cable damaged

offside rear tyre badly split

Pass 5 Oct 2005 44,430 miles

oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2005 44,329 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

oil leak

spare tyre defective

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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R586 EAC is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R586 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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How do I check the history of R586 EAC?

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What year was R586 EAC registered?

R586 EAC is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 October 1997.

Is R586 EAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R586 EAC shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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