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AF51 OXH

2001 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,879 mi
Last recorded141,879 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Citroen Xsara83,007 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 OXH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2014 141,879 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2014 141,675 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2013 130,381 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 118,550 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2012 118,550 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 105,261 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake warning light on

Pass 17 Feb 2010 101,821 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 79,651 miles

near side rear seat not in vehicle

Fail 31 Oct 2008 79,362 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust shield insecure rear seats removed wipers fouling

Pass 24 Oct 2007 64,730 miles

Engine temperature warning message flashing on dashboard

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

Fail 22 Oct 2007 64,613 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Engine temperature warning message flashing on dashboard

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 54,850 miles

o/s/front tyre on 1.6mm limits

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
Full Citroen Xsara reliability report

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AF51 OXH is a 2001 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OXH, 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 OXH registered?

AF51 OXH is a 2001 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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