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AD51 DVO

2001 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

151,541 mi
Last recorded151,541 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen Xsara83,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 DVO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 151,541 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

slight play in inner rack joints

Fail 9 Jun 2016 151,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly seized (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

slight play in inner rack joints

Pass 12 Jun 2015 141,441 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 141,440 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 137,830 miles

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/f fog lamp lens broken

play n/s and o/s front steering rack inner joints

Pass 25 Nov 2013 127,941 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust shield insecure

o/s/r and n/s/r shock absorber bushes splitting

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre sidewalls cracked and perished

rear wiper split

slight play steering rack o/s/f

Fail 25 Nov 2013 127,941 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust shield insecure

o/s/r and n/s/r shock absorber bushes splitting

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre sidewalls cracked and perished

rear wiper split

slight play steering rack o/s/f

Pass 11 Dec 2012 120,338 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 120,228 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 111,689 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Dec 2011 111,688 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 102,975 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 94,529 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 86,191 miles

Front tyres worn inner 3/4, offside bald inner edge.

Pass 22 Nov 2007 77,161 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 69,511 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 56,106 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 DVO is a 2001 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AD51 DVO, 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 DVO is a 2001 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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