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AF51 UWU

2001 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,952 mi
Last recorded102,952 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen Xsara83,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 UWU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 102,952 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear exhaust has slight blow and poorly secured

Fail 8 Jan 2016 102,952 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear exhaust has slight blow and poorly secured

Pass 23 Dec 2014 90,319 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Dec 2014 90,319 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 77,277 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside door mirror cover missing

Offside door mirror cover missing

Pass 11 Jan 2013 65,599 miles

Both door mirror covers missing

Offside front tyre outer side wall in poor condition

Fail 11 Jan 2013 65,599 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both door mirror covers missing

Offside front tyre outer side wall in poor condition

Pass 27 Jul 2011 52,376 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 47,124 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 43,924 miles

Nearside front tyre old perrished and cracked, particularly on inner edge of tread

rear wiper blade split

Pass 29 Jul 2008 40,020 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 40,020 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

BAD oil leak!

Spare tyre well worn, old and cracked

tyre size 195/55/15 H

Pass 27 Jul 2007 36,664 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 36,664 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 32,311 miles

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

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

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 UWU is a 2001 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 UWU, 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 UWU registered?

AF51 UWU is a 2001 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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