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R669 EAC

1997 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,412 mi
Last recorded110,412 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR669 EAC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 110,412 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 108,034 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 108,029 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 106,130 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 106,130 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 103,489 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 103,489 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 101,848 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 100,301 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 99,328 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 97,186 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 59,318 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 93,121 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 93,121 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 91,191 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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R669 EAC is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R669 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 R669 EAC registered?

R669 EAC is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 October 1997.

Is R669 EAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R669 EAC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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