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2001 CITROEN XSARA
General Information
- Registration SW51BZN
- Manufacturer CITROEN
- Model XSARA
- Year 2001
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1360cc
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- Expired 11 Jun 2026
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MOT History 11 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 152,390 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
9 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 149,185 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
4 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 149,185 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
26 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 144,811 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2010 11 Jun 202626 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 144,811 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
4 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 136,662 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
30 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 136,510 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) Dangerous
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) Dangerous
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Front Seat belt affected by a cracked seat frame (5.2.1b)
- Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
2 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 121,953 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2008 11 Jun 202631 Oct 2007
Fail
Mileage: 121,953 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
- Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
23 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 107,567 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
5 Oct 2006
Fail
Mileage: 107,172 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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SW51BZN was registered on 2001-10-24
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