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AF51 OVL

2001 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,072 mi
Last recorded147,072 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen Xsara83,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 147,072 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2015 141,560 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 141,560 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 140,439 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 123,234 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 112,781 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 103,903 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)

Unable to check rear seatbelts due to child seat fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2011 103,903 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)

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

Unable to check rear seatbelts due to child seat fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2010 93,995 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 93,995 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 82,648 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 73,215 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 OVL is a 2001 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF51 OVL registered?

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

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