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AD51 DVA

2001 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

143,713 mi
Last recorded143,713 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Citroen Xsara83,007 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 DVA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2012 143,713 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre has a cut on inside wall not reaching chords

Fail 11 Feb 2012 143,713 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre has a cut on inside wall not reaching chords

Pass 17 Jan 2011 130,587 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Jan 2011 130,494 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 117,105 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Fail 4 Dec 2009 117,105 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Fail 22 Nov 2008 102,616 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 102,616 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 88,622 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Nov 2007 88,622 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 73,554 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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AD51 DVA is a 2001 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 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 AD51 DVA, 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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AD51 DVA is a 2001 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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