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AJ51 HCP

2001 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

139,285 mi
Last recorded139,285 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Citroen Xsara83,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 HCP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2014 139,285 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 139,285 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 132,688 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2013 132,688 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2012 132,466 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 132,466 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 115,396 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 102,245 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 87,247 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 87,247 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 86,607 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Apr 2009 86,561 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 80,333 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Mar 2008 80,333 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 74,483 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 69,524 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 HCP is a 2001 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel 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 AJ51 HCP, 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 HCP registered?

AJ51 HCP is a 2001 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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