2001 Citroen Xsara 1.7L Petrol · Y396 AKV
2001 Citroen Xsara (1.7L, petrol). First registered 08 Mar 2001. Recorded mileage 145,858 miles. MOT expired on 12 Jan 2024.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN XSARA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Jan 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,858 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y396 AKV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/01/2023
- 145,858 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y396 AKV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Citroen Xsara (Y396 AKV) between January 2022 and January 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 January 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Y396 AKV Mileage History
- 28/01/2022143,569 mi
- 31/01/2022143,570 mi+1 mi
- 11/01/2023145,858 mi+2,288 mi
- 13/01/2023145,858 mi
Average of roughly 2,388 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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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- 2.0 HDi in-tank fuel lift pump failureSerious
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