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A3 CGA

2001 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,467 mi
Last recorded90,467 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Citroen Xsara83,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 CGA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 90,467 miles

Both wiper rubbers torn

Rear brake discs and pads worn

Rear brake performance low

Rear exhaust box loose and has a minor leak of gases

Pass 27 Sep 2014 83,326 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 26 Sep 2014 83,322 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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)

corrosion to rear brake disc;s

front exhaust brackett broken

Pass 24 Mar 2014 79,138 miles

rear exhaust joint loose

slight noise front offside wheel bearing

Fail 21 Mar 2014 79,129 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

front nearside tyre close to limit worn smooth inner and outer edges

rear exhaust joint loose

slight noise front offside wheel bearing

Pass 28 Mar 2013 72,467 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s headlamp cracked

n/s/r handbrake securing clip missing but cable still secure

Pass 24 Mar 2012 65,781 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 57,070 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 57,070 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)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 50,769 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 44,313 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 40,874 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 40,874 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2007 31,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 31,333 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 27,862 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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A3 CGA is a 2001 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 A3 CGA, 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 CGA registered?

A3 CGA is a 2001 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 March 2001.

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