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R695 EAC

1997 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,589 mi
Last recorded65,589 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR695 EAC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2014 65,589 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 65,587 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 62,960 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 60,252 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 57,737 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 55,350 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 53,421 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 50,476 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 47,868 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Oct 2007 47,868 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 42,763 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 42,763 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 42,763 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 42,763 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R695 EAC is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R695 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 R695 EAC registered?

R695 EAC is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 October 1997.

Is R695 EAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R695 EAC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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