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AF51 UXE

2001 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

83,618 mi
Last recorded83,618 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen Xsara83,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 UXE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 83,618 miles

O/S rear axle bearings worn

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 83,618 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

O/S rear axle bearings worn

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 74,930 miles

Centre/rear exhaust join corroded.

Rear axle bearings creaking.

Fail 25 Aug 2015 74,930 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre/rear exhaust join corroded.

Rear axle bearings creaking.

Pass 3 Sep 2014 68,560 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres slightly perished

center & rear exhaust system slightly corroded

offside front headlight slightly insecure

slight oil leak from sump area & AC compressor

Fail 3 Sep 2014 68,560 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres slightly perished

center & rear exhaust system slightly corroded

offside front headlight slightly insecure

slight oil leak from sump area & AC compressor

Pass 15 Aug 2013 63,392 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 53,106 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 53,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 47,961 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 42,044 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 39,072 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 35,534 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 30,830 miles

brake discs showing small signs of corrosion

exhaust not fitting correctly touching rear bumper

Pass 8 Aug 2006 26,348 miles

Air bag warning light remaining on.

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 UXE is a 2001 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc 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 UXE, 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 UXE is a 2001 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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