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AY51 NHV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

146,307 mi
Last recorded146,307 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 NHV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 146,307 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 146,306 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 141,328 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 141,326 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 137,794 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear join (7.1.2)

engine has signs of an oil leak

offside inner rack arm has slight play

Fail 2 Mar 2017 137,773 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside and offside outer sill (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired nearside and offside outer sill (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear join (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine has signs of an oil leak

offside inner rack arm has slight play

Pass 17 Feb 2016 129,012 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

clutch pedal rubber missing

oil leak

wipers smear

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges smooth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges smooth (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 120,597 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

clutch pedal rubber missing

exhaust system deteriorated/ minor leak of gases

Pass 27 Feb 2014 113,879 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 113,844 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 22 Feb 2013 107,421 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2013 107,421 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2012 102,253 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2011 89,942 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 79,124 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 66,409 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 56,676 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 47,749 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 37,147 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?

Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
7,021
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
355,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 242,573
Registration plate lamp not working 140,363
Stop lamp not working 132,977
position lamp(s) not working 129,143
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 102,720
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AY51 NHV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2002 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 80,795 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Xsara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 242,573 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY51 NHV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xsara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Citroen Xsara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AY51 NHV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 February 2002.

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