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AF51 OVV

2001 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,981 mi
Last recorded98,981 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Citroen Xsara83,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 OVV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2015 98,981 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 98,885 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)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

nsr sill damaged

rear tyres perished

Pass 24 Jan 2014 90,140 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 90,140 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 83,479 miles

large crack in windscreen . not in drivers line of vision

Fail 14 Jan 2013 83,479 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

large crack in windscreen . not in drivers line of vision

Pass 18 Jan 2012 69,642 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 59,974 miles

Air Bag Warning Lamp Illuminated

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 56,714 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 51,061 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 44,697 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 40,568 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 OVV is a 2001 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc 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 OVV, 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 OVV registered?

AF51 OVV is a 2001 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is AF51 OVV safe to buy?

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