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SM51 YWS

2001 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,910 mi
Last recorded88,910 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Citroen Xsara83,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 YWS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2011 88,910 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 71,262 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 59,658 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 51,695 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 51,695 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Spare tyre defective

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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SM51 YWS is a 2001 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SM51 YWS, 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 SM51 YWS registered?

SM51 YWS is a 2001 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 December 2001.

Is SM51 YWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM51 YWS shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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