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R808 EAC

1997 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

88,899 mi
Last recorded88,899 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR808 EAC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2012 88,899 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

damage to both wing mirrors

damage to outer sills and offside front

Fail 26 Mar 2012 88,899 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

damage to both wing mirrors

damage to outer sills and offside front

Pass 24 Mar 2011 85,662 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 80,638 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 80,638 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 76,885 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 76,885 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 71,722 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Apr 2008 71,722 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S headlight aim adjuster ineffective.

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2007 66,385 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 66,385 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

o/s hand brake outer cable damaged

o/s head light in poor conishion and damaged mounting body also damaged around lamp fixings

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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R808 EAC is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R808 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 R808 EAC registered?

R808 EAC is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 October 1997.

Is R808 EAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R808 EAC shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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