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A17 ERX

2001 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,662 mi
Last recorded84,662 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Citroen Xsara83,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 ERX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2012 84,662 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear light cluster damaged

nearside rear tyre tread destorted

offside front brake binding

Fail 6 Jun 2012 84,662 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear light cluster damaged

nearside rear tyre tread destorted

offside front brake binding

Pass 4 Jul 2011 83,215 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 81,337 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 81,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2009 79,155 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 75,958 miles

Engine oil filler cap missing.

Pass 30 May 2007 70,809 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2006 61,451 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 61,451 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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A17 ERX is a 2001 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2001 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 83,007 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 A17 ERX, 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 25 years old, this Citroen Xsara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A17 ERX registered?

A17 ERX is a 2001 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 May 2001.

Is A17 ERX safe to buy?

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