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R752 EAC

1997 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,533 mi
Last recorded112,533 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR752 EAC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2013 112,533 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 108,108 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

airbag light staying on

Pass 1 Oct 2012 108,108 miles

airbag light staying on

Fail 26 Sep 2011 106,747 miles

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

bothside front brake discs corroded from inner sureface

nearside rear tyre worn from inner edge

power steering belt perished

Pass 26 Sep 2011 106,747 miles

bothside front brake discs corroded from inner sureface

nearside rear tyre worn from inner edge

power steering belt perished

Pass 16 Sep 2010 102,998 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 102,998 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front brake discs corroded from inner sureface

nearside front tyre worn from edge

offside hand brake cable damaged power steering belt perished

Pass 9 Sep 2009 98,440 miles

airbag light on

front brake discs corroded from inner surface

front wiper blades split

Pass 8 Sep 2008 93,931 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 93,931 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 84,499 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 79,407 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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R752 EAC is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R752 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 R752 EAC registered?

R752 EAC is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 November 1997.

Is R752 EAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R752 EAC shows 12 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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