MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,923 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear wiper in poor condition
Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured damaged (1.3.2e)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 53% n/s/r low effort (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65/15 (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
advise mileage very difficult too read bulb gone,
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside sill corrided but not effecting steering or suspension mountings.
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside sill corrided but not effecting steering or suspension mountings.
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f outer skin sill holed but not in or near a prescribed area but suggest to get it repaired.
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f outer skin sill holed but not in or near a prescribed area but suggest to get it repaired.
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
rear brakes noisey
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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BD51 OEB is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 OEB, 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 OEB is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 January 2002.
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