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AF51 OVW

2001 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,917 mi
Last recorded122,917 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen Xsara83,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 OVW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 122,917 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 114,922 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

front wipers smearing slightly

oil level low but above minimum

unable to fully inspect brakes during mot test

Fail 7 Sep 2012 114,922 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

front wipers smearing slightly

oil level low but above minimum

unable to fully inspect brakes during mot test

Pass 12 Aug 2011 107,799 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 96,567 miles

Nail in N/S/R tyre

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

Fail 4 Sep 2010 96,567 miles

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

Nail in N/S/R tyre

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 83,390 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 73,123 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 73,123 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight damage to o/s/f tyre sidewall

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 10 Sep 2007 62,092 miles

slight play nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 6 Sep 2006 52,120 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 OVW is a 2001 Citroen Xsara in Blue 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 OVW, 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 OVW registered?

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

Is AF51 OVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF51 OVW 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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