MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,322 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
All brake pipes/hose ferrules corroded.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
General exhaust corrosion/cat internals rattle/rear silencer internals rattle.
General under body corrosion.
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
o/s handbrake cable outer split/lever travel long
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
All brake pipes/hose ferrules corroded.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
General exhaust corrosion/cat internals rattle/rear silencer internals rattle.
General under body corrosion.
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
o/s handbrake cable outer split/lever travel long
engine oily
o/s top engione mount starting to go soft
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
engine oily
o/s top engione mount starting to go soft
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both front brake flexi hoses are starting to perish
interior mirror missing
join from backbox to centre is corroding
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
both front brake flexi hoses are starting to perish
interior mirror missing
join from backbox to centre is corroding
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R788 EAC is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R788 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 R788 EAC registered?
R788 EAC is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 December 1997.
Is R788 EAC safe to buy?
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