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R711 EAC

1997 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,309 mi
Last recorded102,309 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR711 EAC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2012 102,309 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2011 97,893 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 88,721 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 82,724 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 73,756 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 73,756 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 64,845 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 12 Apr 2007 64,845 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 50,537 miles

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

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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R711 EAC is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R711 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 R711 EAC registered?

R711 EAC is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 October 1997.

Is R711 EAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R711 EAC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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