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AF51 OVG

2001 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

77,660 mi
Last recorded77,660 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Citroen Xsara83,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 OVG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 77,660 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 75,168 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH=185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 71,984 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 68,478 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 65,008 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2021 62,431 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2020 59,960 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2019 57,693 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 54,026 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Aug 2017 50,394 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 49,175 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 49,175 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 49,030 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise engine cover and under tray

Pass 19 Aug 2014 47,913 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 46,231 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front fog lights not working

advise front wipers have slight judder

advise slight dampness on engine undertray???

advise o/s/r tyre inner side wall perished

Pass 20 Aug 2012 44,635 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front fog lights not working

Pass 4 Aug 2011 41,509 miles

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 38,542 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 35,926 miles

off side rear inner tyre wall crack / tyre tread also cracking

rear no. plate fading

Pass 21 Aug 2008 32,986 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 32,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 29,794 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 25,601 miles

front tyres getting low

unable to see inner brake pads

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 OVG is a 2001 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 OVG, 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 AF51 OVG registered?

AF51 OVG is a 2001 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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