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AF07 RNE

2007 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2024
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

133,767 mi
Last recorded133,767 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 Citroen Xsara69,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF07 RNE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2023 133,767 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 133,767 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 130,775 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 130,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 125,942 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust corroded/blowing slightly

Fail 22 Feb 2021

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside handbrake lagging in operation

rear exhaust corroded/blowing slightly

Pass 28 Jan 2020 113,219 miles

front brake disks corroded on inner faces

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2020 113,219 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front brake disks corroded on inner faces

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2019 108,430 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 108,424 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 104,025 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 94,535 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 94,534 miles

Offside 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)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 86,738 miles

engine management lamp on

exhaust system deteriorated and corroded

front brake pads obscured from view

nail in nearside rear tyre

oil leak, some components contaminated under car but not yet into brake parts. attention advised

rear seats stowed out of use and luggage compartment in use when presented unable to check seatbelts

Fail 23 Feb 2016 86,738 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)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper trim (6.1.C.1)

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

engine management lamp on

exhaust system deteriorated and corroded

front brake pads obscured from view

nail in nearside rear tyre

oil leak, some components contaminated under car but not yet into brake parts. attention advised

rear seats stowed out of use and luggage compartment in use when presented unable to check seatbelts

Fail 6 Mar 2015 80,858 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

front tyres scrubbing outer edges

rear seatsstowed away and luggage areas loaded, could not test rear seat belts

Pass 6 Mar 2015 80,858 miles

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

front tyres scrubbing outer edges

rear seatsstowed away and luggage areas loaded, could not test rear seat belts

Pass 7 Aug 2014 77,359 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 77,359 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 71,345 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 84,310 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 84,310 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 56,109 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)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 45,824 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 45,824 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AF07 RNE is a 2007 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

Across all 2007 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 69,285 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 AF07 RNE, 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 19 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AF07 RNE is a 2007 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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