2001 Citroen Xsara 2.0L Diesel · DE51 SMO
2001 Citroen Xsara (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2001. Recorded mileage 145,028 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jun 2009.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN XSARA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jun 2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Dec 2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,028 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DE51 SMO Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/06/2008
- 103,484 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DE51 SMO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Citroen Xsara (DE51 SMO) between September 2005 and June 2008.
The record contains 4 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 June 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)”.
DE51 SMO Mileage History
- 22/09/200574,946 mi
- 23/09/200694,371 mi+19,425 mi
- 24/09/2007101,056 mi+6,685 mi
- 26/09/2007101,056 mi
- 20/06/2008145,028 mi+43,972 mi
- 20/06/2008103,484 mi-41,544 mi
Average of roughly 10,401 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën Xsara Picasso
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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