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AJ51 BFN

2001 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,029 mi
Last recorded104,029 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Citroen Xsara83,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 BFN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2014 104,029 miles

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

engine light on

minor damage zone B on the windscreen

Fail 11 Oct 2014 104,029 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

engine light on

minor damage zone B on the windscreen

Pass 15 Dec 2013 102,339 miles

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

n/s/r exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2012 98,261 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 82,151 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 114,398 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 63,276 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 53,470 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 53,470 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

(1) Nearside front brake starting to bind †(2)Offside front tyre very low on edge stepped tread

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 BFN is a 2001 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BFN, 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 AJ51 BFN registered?

AJ51 BFN is a 2001 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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