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AF51 OVN

2001 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

197,299 mi
Last recorded197,299 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen Xsara83,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 OVN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2013 197,299 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 197,299 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 193,088 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 189,180 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 189,180 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 186,255 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 171,803 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 152,996 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 135,583 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 23 Aug 2006 108,691 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 108,561 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 OVN is a 2001 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OVN, 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 OVN registered?

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

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The MOT history for AF51 OVN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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