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AF51 UYE

2001 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

204,209 mi
Last recorded204,209 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Citroen Xsara83,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 UYE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 204,209 miles

nsf fog lamp broken

osf tyre low on inner/outer edges

slight blow on centre/tail exhaust

slight play in steering rack arms

Pass 19 Sep 2016 185,798 miles

Centre exhaust joint corroded

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Rear tyre has slight uneven wear on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2016 185,798 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)

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

Centre exhaust joint corroded

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Rear tyre has slight uneven wear on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 166,451 miles

all tyres low on edges

nsf fog lamp broken

slight play in steering rack

steel brake pipes rusty/greased

Pass 17 Sep 2014 150,139 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front foglight damaged

Fail 17 Sep 2014 150,139 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front foglight damaged

Pass 18 Sep 2013 132,308 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre 3mm

small cut in offside front tyre

Fail 18 Sep 2013 132,308 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre 3mm

rear centre brake light not working

small cut in offside front tyre

Pass 18 Sep 2012 115,597 miles

nsf fog lamp damaged

Pass 19 Sep 2011 97,900 miles

nsf fog light broken

Fail 19 Sep 2011 97,900 miles

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

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

nsf fog light broken

osf tyre low on edges

Fail 20 Sep 2010 80,470 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 80,470 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 63,933 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre 2mm

Pass 18 Sep 2008 50,831 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2008 50,831 miles

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

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

osr tyre perished and tread low

Pass 17 Sep 2007 36,853 miles

plastic covers covering under side of vehicle

slight blow on centre exhaust

Pass 12 Sep 2006 20,968 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 UYE is a 2001 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 UYE, 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 UYE is a 2001 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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