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R730 EAC

1997 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

137,572 mi
Last recorded137,572 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR730 EAC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2013 137,572 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage to nearside rear door and outer sill

damage to offside front wing

offside and nearside inner wing corroded

offside front fog light broken

Pass 12 Dec 2013 137,572 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage to nearside rear door and outer sill

damage to offside front wing

offside and nearside inner wing corroded

offside front fog light broken

Pass 5 Dec 2012 132,853 miles

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

left hand front indecator bulb starting to discolour

rattle in rear silencer

rear silencer corroded and has slight exhaust blow

right hand front fog lamp glass broken

screw in tread area of left hand rear tyre possible puncture

Fail 5 Dec 2012 132,853 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

left hand front indecator bulb starting to discolour

rattle in rear silencer

rear silencer corroded and has slight exhaust blow

right hand front fog lamp glass broken

screw in tread area of left hand rear tyre possible puncture

Pass 5 Dec 2011 126,491 miles

exhaust emissions only just passed advise attension

heat shield above rear silencer adrift and laying on rear silencer advise attension

right hand front fog lamp glass broken

Pass 6 Dec 2010 117,223 miles

exhaust center pipe getting very weak.

front n/s and o/s rubber brake pipes have slight cracking.

o/side front fog lamp smashed.

slight kerb damage to n/side rear tyre.

spare tyre flat.

Pass 18 Dec 2009 109,591 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 109,591 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 98,790 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 98,790 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

offside inner driveshaft gaiter starting to leak grease

power steering pipe starting to leak

small stone on front screen

Fail 14 Dec 2007 88,632 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 88,632 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 78,937 miles

high level brake light not working. exhaust rusty by rear silencer clamp.low foot brake reading on r/h/r brake.

Pass 20 Dec 2005 69,601 miles

Exhaust centre and rear box corroding, †2. 0/SIDE inner c.v. boot leaking.

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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R730 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 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R730 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 R730 EAC registered?

R730 EAC is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 October 1997.

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