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AF51 OVB

2001 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,327 mi
Last recorded117,327 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Citroen Xsara83,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 OVB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2015 117,327 miles

wiper blades deteriorating

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

coolant level low

engine oil level low, and traces of water on dipstick

offside and nearside rear sills slightly damaged

offside front brake disc slightly corroded

offside rear brake has slight bind

small cuts in rear tyres

Fail 25 Mar 2015 117,327 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

coolant level low

engine oil level low, and traces of water on dipstick

offside and nearside rear sills slightly damaged

offside front brake disc slightly corroded

offside rear brake has slight bind

small cuts in rear tyres

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 24 Mar 2014 110,649 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2014 110,649 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2012 105,238 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2011 101,566 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 101,566 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 97,142 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 81,169 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 70,959 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2008 70,959 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 61,643 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 50,234 miles

1 p/s/f & d/s/f tyres worn inner edge. †2 p/s/r , p/s/f & d/s/f tyres are perished.

nail in tyre

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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AF51 OVB is a 2001 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol 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 AF51 OVB, 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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AF51 OVB is a 2001 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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