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AF51 WTE

2001 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

244,419 mi
Last recorded244,419 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Citroen Xsara83,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 WTE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2015 244,419 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 147,702 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 147,700 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 139,486 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 139,486 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 131,672 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 123,365 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 123,365 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 115,636 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 115,636 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 109,458 miles

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

engine management light on instrument panel stays on

Fail 1 Sep 2009 109,458 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

engine management light on instrument panel stays on

Pass 1 Sep 2008 103,477 miles

slight bulging and surface cracking in tread area of offside rear tyre

tailgate catch loose but tailgate secured in closed position at time of test

Fail 1 Sep 2008 103,477 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

slight bulging and surface cracking in tread area of offside rear tyre

tailgate catch loose but tailgate secured in closed position at time of test

Pass 13 Aug 2007 88,471 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 75,333 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 WTE is a 2001 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WTE, 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 WTE registered?

AF51 WTE is a 2001 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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