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R655 EAC

1997 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,859 mi
Last recorded69,859 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2019
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR655 EAC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2019 69,859 miles

Nearside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jan 2019 69,859 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 55,811 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 48,331 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s front ball joint boot split

rear seats folded down not allowing seat belt inspection

Pass 4 Feb 2016 36,889 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 33,277 miles

n/s fron tyre cracking

Fail 23 Feb 2015 33,273 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s fron tyre cracking

Pass 13 Feb 2014 29,705 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 29,705 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 28,701 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 28,701 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 25,854 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 25,854 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 25,352 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 24,858 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 24,566 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 24,020 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 23,025 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 22,324 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 21,665 miles

rear exhaust silencer box corroded

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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R655 EAC is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R655 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 R655 EAC registered?

R655 EAC is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 October 1997.

Is R655 EAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R655 EAC shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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