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AE51 AOA

2001 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

141,671 mi
Last recorded141,671 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Citroen Xsara83,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 AOA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 141,671 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box clamp loose (7.1.2)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2015 140,029 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill x2 (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill x2 (2.4.A.3)

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

Both rear suspension bump stops perished

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

Exhaust system corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear anti roll bar corroded

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 124,462 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake pipes corroded

Damage to n/s/r sill

Front tyres worn on edges

Gear knob loose

O/S/F wishbone rear bush perished

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 124,460 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Damage to n/s/r sill

Front tyres worn on edges

Gear knob loose

O/S/F wishbone rear bush perished

Oil leak

Rear brake pipes corroded

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 112,208 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 112,186 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 97,285 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 97,282 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 84,606 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

rust forming on exhaust system

rust forming on front and rear suspension components

Fail 30 Aug 2011 84,603 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres wearing on edges

rust forming on exhaust system

rust forming on front and rear suspension components

Pass 24 Aug 2010 73,878 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 73,878 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 70,345 miles

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

corrosion forming on offside outer sill panel

engine undertray fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2009 70,345 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

corrosion forming on offside outer sill panel

engine undertray fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2008 64,318 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 52,888 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 45,875 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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AE51 AOA is a 2001 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 AE51 AOA, 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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AE51 AOA is a 2001 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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