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AF51 OWW

2001 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

126,918 mi
Last recorded126,918 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Citroen Xsara83,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 126,918 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 126,371 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 109,254 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/r tyre slightly perished & surface rust and misting of oil under the vehicle and on some components

Fail 6 Feb 2017 109,254 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre slightly perished & surface rust and misting of oil under the vehicle and on some components

Pass 9 Feb 2016 104,160 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

misting of oil on engine bay and under the vehicle

surface rust on brake hoses ferrules and on some other componants under the vehicle

Fail 3 Feb 2016 104,105 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

misting of oil on engine bay and under the vehicle

surface rust on brake hoses ferrules and on some other componants under the vehicle

Pass 31 Jan 2015 98,053 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 89,476 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 80,388 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 77,833 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 5 Apr 2012 77,833 miles

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 5 Apr 2011 74,303 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 69,764 miles

o/s/f wing mirror slightly deteriorated

Fail 8 Apr 2010 69,764 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f wing mirror slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Apr 2009 64,923 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 64,923 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 59,659 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r tyre tread face and sidewalls deteriorated

Pass 3 May 2007 55,378 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

spare wheel missing

Pass 30 Jun 2006 49,052 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 OWW is a 2001 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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