CarVerify

Free Car Check

GL51 AHF

1998 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1905cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

110,461 mi
Last recorded110,461 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Citroen Xsara90,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 AHF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2011 110,461 miles

Both front shock absorbers corroded

Both rear bump stops have corrosion arround mounting point

Front number plate cracked

O/S/F coil spring corroded

slight corrosion to the O/S/F chassis

Fail 12 Dec 2011 110,461 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front shock absorbers corroded

Both rear bump stops have corrosion arround mounting point

Front number plate cracked

O/S/F coil spring corroded

slight corrosion to the O/S/F chassis

Pass 27 Apr 2011 108,768 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 99,911 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 99,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 89,510 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 81,228 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 75,286 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 75,286 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 68,822 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 68,822 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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
Full Citroen Xsara reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GL51 AHF is a 1998 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1998 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 90,862 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 GL51 AHF, 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 28 years old, this Citroen Xsara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GL51 AHF?

You can check the full history of GL51 AHF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GL51 AHF registered?

GL51 AHF is a 1998 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is GL51 AHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL51 AHF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GL51 AHF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GL51 AHF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.