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R714 EAC

1997 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,434 mi
Last recorded135,434 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR714 EAC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2011 135,434 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 135,425 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 118,978 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 118,978 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 100,380 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Jan 2009 100,377 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Feb 2008 84,470 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 2 Feb 2007 70,724 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 66,234 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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R714 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 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 R714 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 R714 EAC registered?

R714 EAC is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 October 1997.

Is R714 EAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R714 EAC shows 9 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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