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AF51 UXW

2001 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

125,812 mi
Last recorded125,812 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Citroen Xsara83,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 125,812 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 125,809 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust clamp loose and axle bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s on the metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 114,896 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 100,147 miles

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

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

near side door mirror missing

Fail 19 Mar 2015 100,147 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

near side door mirror missing

Pass 17 Jan 2014 88,234 miles

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

near side front tyre tread worn smooth outer edge, off side front tyre inner edge of tread worn smooth

Fail 16 Jan 2014 88,234 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

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

near side front tyre tread worn smooth outer edge, off side front tyre inner edge of tread worn smooth

Pass 10 Sep 2012 74,390 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 74,390 miles

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 71,220 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 67,170 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 60,544 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 53,578 miles

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

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 11 Sep 2007 46,299 miles

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

evidence of wter leak from end plate on cylender head

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

rear n plate starting to seperate

Pass 13 Sep 2006 39,721 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 UXW 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 UXW, 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 UXW registered?

AF51 UXW is a 2001 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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