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AF51 OXC

2001 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,337 mi
Last recorded114,337 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen Xsara83,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 OXC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2013 114,337 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front fog lamp not working

Pass 31 Oct 2012 108,379 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Oct 2012 108,379 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fail 9 Nov 2011 99,556 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 99,556 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 93,087 miles

Exhaust Rattle

Nearside Rear Tyre Worn on outer edge

Fail 4 Nov 2010 93,087 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust Rattle

Nearside Rear Tyre Worn on outer edge

Pass 11 Nov 2009 83,766 miles

front pads low

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r tyre wearing out of shape

Fail 11 Nov 2009 83,766 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front pads low

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r tyre wearing out of shape

Fail 24 Oct 2008 72,850 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 72,850 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 63,139 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 51,606 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 51,606 miles

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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 OXC is a 2001 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OXC, 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 OXC registered?

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

Is AF51 OXC safe to buy?

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