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R717 EAC

1997 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

166,900 mi
Last recorded166,900 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR717 EAC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 29 Sep 2008 166,900 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 152,548 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 137,264 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

off side rear tyre perished

Pass 30 Sep 2005 122,912 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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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R717 EAC is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R717 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 R717 EAC registered?

R717 EAC is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 October 1997.

Is R717 EAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R717 EAC shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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