2001 Citroen Xsara 1.7L Petrol · Y164 CAG
2001 Citroen Xsara (1.7L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2001. Recorded mileage 101,992 miles. MOT expired on 21 Dec 2017. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN XSARA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Dec 2017
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,992 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
Y164 CAG Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/12/2016
- 101,992 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y164 CAG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Citroen Xsara (Y164 CAG) between March 2006 and December 2016.
The record contains 12 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 22 December 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of”; “Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”.
Y164 CAG Mileage History
- 28/03/200636,747 mi
- 26/03/200743,762 mi+7,015 mi
- 14/12/200750,642 mi+6,880 mi
- 14/12/200750,642 mi
- 06/12/200857,941 mi+7,299 mi
- 05/12/200962,141 mi+4,200 mi
- 11/12/201066,356 mi+4,215 mi
- 09/12/201170,775 mi+4,419 mi
- 14/12/201170,885 mi+110 mi
- 13/11/201277,030 mi+6,145 mi
- 14/11/201277,037 mi+7 mi
- 09/12/201383,562 mi+6,525 mi
- 10/12/201383,562 mi
- 18/11/201490,591 mi+7,029 mi
- 18/11/201490,591 mi
- 19/12/201596,881 mi+6,290 mi
- 19/12/201596,881 mi
- 22/12/2016101,992 mi+5,111 mi
Average of roughly 6,076 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
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
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (Y164 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as Y164CAG.
MAZDA
B SERIES
CITROEN
XSARA
MCC
SMART PULSE SEMI-AUTO
AUDI
TT
HYUNDAI
ELANTRA
PORSCHE
BOXSTER
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
PEUGEOT
206
SUZUKI
GSF1200
BMW
3 SERIES
BMW
VAUXHALL
CORSA
CITROEN XSARA Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2001 model year cars.
- Rear torsion beam axle trailing arm bearing failureSerious
The trailing arm needle roller bearings inside the rear torsion beam axle lack adequate weather sealing against UK road salt and water spray. Corrosion destroys the bearings, causing the rear wheels to tilt inwards at the top (negative camber) and rub against the inner wheel arch liners, eventually seizing the axle.
- 2.0 HDi in-tank fuel lift pump failureSerious
The low-pressure fuel lift pump situated inside the fuel tank on 2.0 HDi models is prone to internal electrical brush wear and motor seizure. The engine cuts out without warning while driving or fails to start, often preceded by a buzzing or whining noise from beneath the rear passenger seats.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.