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R737 EAC

1997 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

146,139 mi
Last recorded146,139 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR737 EAC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2017 146,139 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened outer cable broken (3.5.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill,multiple holes (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill,multiple holes (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked and perished

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

Oil leak ()

Front Both exterior handles stick

Pass 18 Oct 2016 144,879 miles

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

Oil leak ()

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2016 144,846 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2015 138,806 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 116,901 miles

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

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

noise from n/s/r wheel

rear tyres perished,cracked and worn

Pass 19 Oct 2013 109,740 miles

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

wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Fail 16 Oct 2013 109,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

all tyres perished

wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Pass 31 Oct 2012 103,990 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 100,324 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 100,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 97,210 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

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

n/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 31 Aug 2010 97,209 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

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

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 2 Sep 2009 94,324 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 29 Aug 2008 91,149 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 88,387 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 84,759 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2004 75,363 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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R737 EAC is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R737 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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R737 EAC is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 October 1997.

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