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AJ51 HDE

2001 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

149,784 mi
Last recorded149,784 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Citroen Xsara83,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 149,784 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front number plate starting to deteriorate

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Surface damage to outer edge of tyre. Tyre wearing on edges close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 May 2019 149,779 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front number plate starting to deteriorate

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Surface damage to outer edge of tyre. Tyre wearing on edges close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 May 2018 145,500 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2018 145,412 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 142,152 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 137,797 miles

Both rear tyres tread depth close to limit

Front brake pads appear to be worn close to limit

Pass 19 Mar 2015 97,221 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 127,777 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 118,976 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 118,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 109,245 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 96,026 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 87,214 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 76,347 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 71,944 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 63,495 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 53,592 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 HDE is a 2001 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HDE, 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 HDE registered?

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

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The MOT history for AJ51 HDE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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