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BL51 AXY

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

92,760 mi
Last recorded92,760 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 AXY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 92,760 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre cracking/perishing

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f & o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jan 2018 92,740 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre cracking/perishing

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f & o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 79,848 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s upper & n/s upper (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush o/s & n/s rear bushes (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Slight play in Axle bushes o/s & n/s

Pass 19 Jan 2016 69,195 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2016 69,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 58,061 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre fuel pipes uncliped, but not insecure

drivers seat has slight movement

Fail 14 Jan 2015 58,061 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre fuel pipes uncliped, but not insecure

drivers seat has slight movement

Fail 7 Jan 2014 46,807 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 46,807 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 43,841 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 39,746 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 36,574 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 36,537 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 32,887 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 29,841 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 26,203 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 26,203 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 23,705 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 21,205 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 21,197 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front Gas suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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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BL51 AXY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BL51 AXY, 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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BL51 AXY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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