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R687 EAC

1997 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,965 mi
Last recorded114,965 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR687 EAC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2008 114,965 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 114,965 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 108,813 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 100,359 miles

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 18 Nov 2006 100,246 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

off side mirror glass cracked

rear number plate digits deteriorating

Pass 30 Nov 2005 90,705 miles

exhaust clamps corroded

n/s/r brake flexy hose cracked

n/s/r handbrake not as efficient as o/s.

rear indicators just starting to show light other than amber.

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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R687 EAC is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R687 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 R687 EAC registered?

R687 EAC is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 December 1997.

Is R687 EAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R687 EAC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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