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R783 EAC

1997 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,151 mi
Last recorded94,151 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR783 EAC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 30 Jan 2015 94,151 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 92,460 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 90,709 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 88,256 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 85,911 miles

advise overheated during emmisions test

Pass 21 May 2010 84,437 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 83,021 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 80,964 miles

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

offside front spot light broken

Pass 17 May 2007 78,202 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 76,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

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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R783 EAC is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R783 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 R783 EAC registered?

R783 EAC is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 October 1997.

Is R783 EAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R783 EAC shows 10 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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