2001 Citroen Xsara 1.7L Petrol · Y399 FCE
2001 Citroen Xsara (1.7L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2001. Recorded mileage 159,604 miles. MOT expired on 23 May 2017.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN XSARA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 May 2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (22 Nov 2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,604 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y399 FCE Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2016
- 159,604 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y399 FCE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Citroen Xsara (Y399 FCE) between May 2006 and May 2016.
The record contains 11 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 14 May 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”.
Y399 FCE Mileage History
- 25/05/200658,363 mi
- 24/07/200763,484 mi+5,121 mi
- 30/07/200873,596 mi+10,112 mi
- 01/08/200873,620 mi+24 mi
- 05/08/200981,609 mi+7,989 mi
- 05/08/200981,609 mi
- 12/08/201091,428 mi+9,819 mi
- 13/08/201091,428 mi
- 14/07/201196,349 mi+4,921 mi
- 24/05/201299,962 mi+3,613 mi
- 24/05/201299,966 mi+4 mi
- 18/05/2013115,033 mi+15,067 mi
- 03/05/2014127,885 mi+12,852 mi
- 16/05/2015143,758 mi+15,873 mi
- 14/05/2016159,604 mi+15,846 mi
Average of roughly 10,153 miles per year across 15 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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