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AJ51 HFB

2001 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,907 mi
Last recorded124,907 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Citroen Xsara83,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2014 124,907 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 112,156 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2013 111,811 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2012 95,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 95,749 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 79,705 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 70,315 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 61,916 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 54,223 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 54,223 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 43,299 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2006 33,948 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 33,876 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 22,221 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

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 HFB is a 2001 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HFB, 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 HFB is a 2001 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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