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R63 EAC

1997 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,617 mi
Last recorded69,617 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR63 EAC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2012 69,617 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 62,951 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Jan 2011 62,948 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 57,123 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 52,649 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 50,887 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 46,068 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 45,040 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge.Exhaust corroding.Front brake pads look to be low

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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R63 EAC is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R63 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 R63 EAC registered?

R63 EAC is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 October 1997.

Is R63 EAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R63 EAC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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