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R797 EAC

1997 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,584 mi
Last recorded75,584 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR797 EAC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2009 75,584 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

noise in engine

offside rear outer door handle broken

Pass 8 Apr 2008 68,616 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 68,533 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 62,232 miles

See advisory notice No. 704565497087

Fail 5 Apr 2007 62,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside & offside handbrake outer cables split

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 55,689 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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R797 EAC is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R797 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 R797 EAC registered?

R797 EAC is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 December 1997.

Is R797 EAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R797 EAC shows 6 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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