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R802 EAC

1997 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,051 mi
Last recorded92,051 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR802 EAC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2013 92,051 miles

Oil leak

body damage

rear brakes rise and fall

repair osf airbag sensor.

Pass 24 Mar 2012 87,012 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

air bag lamp on

front brake hoises and nearside rear brake hose badly splitting

nearside front bumper damaged

oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2012 87,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

air bag lamp on

front brake hoises and nearside rear brake hose badly splitting

nearside front bumper damaged

oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2012 87,147 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust rear mount broken -- exhaust still held in place

N/S/F bumper and wing damaged

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2011 82,029 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

both front brake flexis cracking

n/s/r brake flexis cracking

Pass 12 Mar 2010 77,046 miles

front pads worn low

front tyre wear uneven

osr tyre very badly perished (175/65/14)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 77,046 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

front pads worn low

front tyre wear uneven

osr tyre very badly perished (175/65/14)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 69,055 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 62,828 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 5 Oct 2007 62,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 11 Oct 2006 58,109 miles

front brake pads over 50% worn

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 8 Oct 2005 52,692 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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R802 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 R802 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 R802 EAC registered?

R802 EAC is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 October 1997.

Is R802 EAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R802 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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