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R214 EAC

1997 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

68,353 mi
Last recorded68,353 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR214 EAC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2015 68,353 miles

Brake cable inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 68,353 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 65,396 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 62,831 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2013 62,827 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 60,110 miles

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

rear wiper split

Fail 6 Jul 2012 60,108 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear wiper split

Pass 6 Jul 2011 57,652 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

spare wheel carrier loose

Pass 29 Jun 2010 54,722 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 44,772 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

fuel tank cradle very corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2009 44,770 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (6.3.5.b)

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

fuel tank cradle very corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2008 39,635 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 31,629 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 31,629 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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R214 EAC is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R214 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 R214 EAC registered?

R214 EAC is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 October 1997.

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