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AF51 OWB

2001 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,892 mi
Last recorded117,892 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen Xsara83,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 OWB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 117,892 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 112,037 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 107,050 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 107,050 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 100,975 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)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 100,891 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 91,733 miles

E.M.L. ON INDICATING FAULT.

Fail 27 Apr 2012 91,732 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

E.M.L. ON INDICATING FAULT.

Pass 18 Apr 2011 85,291 miles

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

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

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

Rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 20 Apr 2010 78,172 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 78,617 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 May 2009 73,802 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 64,791 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 55,762 miles

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

both rear tyres cracked

o/s/f fog light not working

Pass 12 Jul 2006 45,358 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 OWB is a 2001 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OWB, 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 OWB registered?

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

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