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R709 EAC

1997 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,097 mi
Last recorded65,097 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR709 EAC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2011 65,097 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front b/discs worn/corroded

N/S/F wiper starting to split

O/S/F tyre worn on inner + outer edges

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

V-belt starting to split

Pass 26 Aug 2010 62,180 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 19 Aug 2010 62,169 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

front brake disc's in poor condition

Pass 26 Aug 2009 58,661 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 48,282 miles

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

nearside rear tyre tread area showing signs of perishing and cracking

Pass 29 Aug 2007 40,567 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 37,053 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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R709 EAC is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R709 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 R709 EAC registered?

R709 EAC is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 October 1997.

Is R709 EAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R709 EAC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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