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AJ51 HCL

2001 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

165,241 mi
Last recorded165,241 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Citroen Xsara83,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 HCL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2012 165,241 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 158,794 miles

nearside front brake disc corroded offside front brake disc

Fail 26 Oct 2011 158,794 miles

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

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

nearside front brake disc corroded offside front brake disc

Pass 20 Oct 2010 153,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 149,557 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 145,224 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 140,724 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 135,422 miles

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

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 HCL is a 2001 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 HCL, 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 HCL is a 2001 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 October 2001.

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