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R753 EAC

1997 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,084 mi
Last recorded159,084 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR753 EAC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2018 159,084 miles

Fuel tank insecure fuel tank metal strap badly corroded (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 157,282 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 157,182 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 155,300 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 153,389 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 153,304 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 150,510 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 148,191 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 145,787 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 142,076 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 135,447 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 135,229 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 126,754 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 126,582 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 117,532 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 117,409 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 109,465 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 100,649 miles

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

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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R753 EAC is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R753 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 R753 EAC registered?

R753 EAC is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 October 1997.

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