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CX51 YKZ

2001 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

122,624 mi
Last recorded122,624 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Citroen Xsara83,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 YKZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc
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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2019 122,624 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

both sills patch repaired/rusty

Pass 7 Nov 2017 115,071 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Nov 2017 115,071 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 110,486 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 110,406 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking from drum (wheel cylinder) (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 105,884 miles

items removed from drivers view

offside front seat belt frayed/damaged.offside rear brake flexi cracked.

Fail 24 Oct 2015 105,884 miles

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

items removed from drivers view

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

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

offside front seat belt frayed/damaged.offside rear brake flexi cracked.

Pass 24 Oct 2014 8,048 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

nearside front tyre sidewall split

Fail 24 Oct 2014 8,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

nearside front tyre sidewall split

Pass 25 Oct 2013 99,211 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 99,170 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 96,311 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 93,268 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 93,268 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 89,471 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 89,471 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 90,000 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 78,840 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

air bag lamp on

Fail 20 Oct 2008 78,838 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

air bag lamp on

Pass 29 Oct 2007 73,079 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 66,540 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 66,535 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s door mirror damaged

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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CX51 YKZ is a 2001 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 CX51 YKZ, 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 CX51 YKZ registered?

CX51 YKZ is a 2001 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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