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X217 LCT

2001 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,635 mi
Last recorded99,635 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2010
Typical for 2001 Citroen Xsara83,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX217 LCT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2010 99,635 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 99,635 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 93,102 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 93,102 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 82,812 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 82,757 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 74,143 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2006 63,936 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 63,005 miles

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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X217 LCT is a 2001 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X217 LCT, 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 X217 LCT registered?

X217 LCT is a 2001 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 January 2001.

Is X217 LCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for X217 LCT shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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