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AF51 OVU

2001 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

97,761 mi
Last recorded97,761 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Citroen Xsara83,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 OVU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2015 97,761 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 97,761 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 97,711 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)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 95,099 miles

Both Front Tyres wearing more on outer edges.

Fail 7 Oct 2014 95,098 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)

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

Both Front Tyres wearing more on outer edges.

Pass 17 Oct 2013 92,904 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 92,899 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 90,370 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 87,990 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 87,990 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Upper Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Nov 2010 84,962 miles

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

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

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

Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front disc's slighly worn

Pass 15 Nov 2010 84,962 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front disc's slighly worn

Pass 30 Oct 2009 80,625 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 74,961 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 69,496 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 69,496 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 57,528 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 57,312 miles

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 OVU is a 2001 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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