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BD51 CFY

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,460 mi
Last recorded81,460 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 CFY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2018 81,460 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

all brake discs corroded due to standing

Pass 9 Apr 2016 88,104 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Apr 2016 88,104 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 77,626 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 73,310 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 68,150 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 62,949 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 62,949 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 55,929 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 44,103 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 44,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 31,870 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 26,993 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 26,993 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 22,905 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 20,087 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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BD51 CFY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BD51 CFY, 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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BD51 CFY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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