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AF51 OVH

2001 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

100,149 mi
Last recorded100,149 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Citroen Xsara83,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 OVH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2019 100,149 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both worn on edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear heat shield loose

Pass 13 Mar 2018 90,838 miles

sills are slightly soft ok on test

Pass 11 Nov 2016 83,513 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 75,318 miles

All 4 tyres are low in air pressure. Both front tyres have worn on edges due to this.

Offside rear tyre has nail in tread (puncture)

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

Service due lamp illuminated

Slight bind offside front brake

Slight seep of grease from offside front outer drive shaft gaiter

Spare tyre flat

Vehicle struggled to meet emissions requirements, slight misfire at idle

debris in scuttle area

Fail 30 Oct 2015 75,318 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

All 4 tyres are low in air pressure. Both front tyres have worn on edges due to this.

Offside rear tyre has nail in tread (puncture)

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

Service due lamp illuminated

Slight bind offside front brake

Slight seep of grease from offside front outer drive shaft gaiter

Spare tyre flat

Vehicle struggled to meet emissions requirements, slight misfire at idle

debris in scuttle area

Pass 3 Nov 2014 71,685 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 71,681 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 68,274 miles

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)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 62,408 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 62,408 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 58,855 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres wearing on both edges

spare tyre, tubeless valve perished

Fail 20 Oct 2011 58,815 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres wearing on both edges

spare tyre, tubeless valve perished

Pass 1 Nov 2010 54,661 miles

o/s/f outer cv gaiter shows signs of leaking grease

Pass 23 Oct 2009 50,008 miles

Center exhaust cracked on silencer and rear exhaust well corroded on entry to silencer

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 29 Oct 2008 46,205 miles

Centre exhaust cracked on rear of silencer

Engine Mounting Lower Loose

Front Brake discs well worn and at manufacturers minimum thickness

Key remote not working, battery in key???

Missfire at idle

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear brakes Noisy in opperation

Rear exhaust baffles corroded away

Service Due Warning Displayed

Fail 29 Oct 2008 46,205 miles

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

Centre exhaust cracked on rear of silencer

Engine Mounting Lower Loose

Front Brake discs well worn and at manufacturers minimum thickness

Key remote not working, battery in key???

Missfire at idle

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear brakes Noisy in opperation

Rear exhaust baffles corroded away

Service Due Warning Displayed

Pass 25 Oct 2007 41,412 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Oct 2007 41,412 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 34,667 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 30,231 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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AF51 OVH is a 2001 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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