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AJ51 BFL

2001 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,517 mi
Last recorded122,517 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen Xsara83,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 BFL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2016 122,517 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

all tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside Rear tyre rubbing marks on inner wheel arch

Pass 27 Feb 2015 110,666 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 109,029 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 96,750 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 96,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 92,010 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 88,087 miles

front brake discs badly pitted and worn

Pass 14 Sep 2010 86,661 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 83,566 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 79,780 miles

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

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

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

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

bogh front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 19 Sep 2007 75,375 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 70,677 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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AJ51 BFL is a 2001 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AJ51 BFL, 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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AJ51 BFL is a 2001 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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