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A3 APV

2001 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

171,832 mi
Last recorded171,832 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Citroen Xsara83,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 APV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2014 171,832 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front brake disc inner surfaces corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak from turbo

Spare tyre defective

Fail 17 Sep 2014 171,832 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Exhaust corroded

Front brake disc inner surfaces corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak from turbo

Spare tyre defective

Pass 30 Sep 2013 165,867 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Surface corrosion to metal brake pipes

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2012 159,463 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 154,035 miles

Coolant leak

Rear bumper damaged

Several body panels dented

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2010

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 1 Oct 2010

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 6 Nov 2009 145,230 miles

rear bumper damage

Fail 4 Nov 2009 145,230 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine cover insecure

engine misfire from cold

oil filler cap missing

rear bumper damage

under tray insecure

Fail 28 Apr 2009 135,398 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 113,731 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 82,753 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 92,751 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fail 1 Mar 2006 69,705 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 69,705 miles

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

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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A3 APV is a 2001 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 A3 APV, 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 A3 APV registered?

A3 APV is a 2001 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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