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AD51 WVS

2001 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

176,203 mi
Last recorded176,203 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Citroen Xsara83,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 WVS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2014 176,203 miles

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

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 11 Feb 2013 167,188 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 167,084 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 155,111 miles

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

front exhaust heatshield adrift

o/s/r tyre wearing low on tread 3mm

Fail 11 Feb 2012 155,111 miles

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

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

front exhaust heatshield adrift

o/s/r tyre wearing low on tread 3mm

Fail 11 Feb 2011 111,140 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s/f brake disc worn

n/s/f tyre wearing low on tread 3mm

o/s/f brake disc worn

o/s/f tyre wearing low on tread 3mm

slight play o/s/f hub bearing

Pass 11 Feb 2011 111,140 miles

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

n/s/f brake disc worn

n/s/f tyre wearing low on tread 3mm

o/s/f brake disc worn

o/s/f tyre wearing low on tread 3mm

slight play o/s/f hub bearing

Pass 15 Feb 2010 64,683 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 62,340 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2009 62,324 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 55,719 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 49,449 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 40,703 miles

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

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

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 WVS is a 2001 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WVS, 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 AD51 WVS registered?

AD51 WVS is a 2001 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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The MOT history for AD51 WVS shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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