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BL51 AYG

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

148,902 mi
Last recorded148,902 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 AYG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 148,902 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 148,887 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 131,322 miles

oil leak from gearbox

self tapping threaded device in tread area of offside rear tyre

Fail 13 Sep 2016 131,319 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

oil leak from gearbox

self tapping threaded device in tread area of offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2015 111,656 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Aug 2015 111,656 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Sep 2014 90,322 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre worn on both edges

Pass 3 Sep 2014 90,322 miles

offside front tyre worn on both edges

Pass 7 Aug 2013 65,674 miles

slight scratching to nearside of windscreen

Fail 6 Aug 2013 65,674 miles

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

slight scratching to nearside of windscreen

Pass 23 Jul 2012 57,357 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 57,352 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 51,867 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 51,863 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 46,548 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Spare tyre defective

offside front outer sill has some damage

offside front tyre has some sidewall damage

Fail 29 Jul 2010 46,548 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Spare tyre defective

expansion tank cap is missing

offside front outer sill has some damage

offside front tyre has some sidewall damage

Fail 22 Jul 2009 38,337 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Spare tyre defective

wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 22 Jul 2009 38,337 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Spare tyre defective

wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 16 Jul 2008 34,591 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

spare tyre badly perished

Fail 16 Jul 2008 34,587 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

spare tyre badly perished

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre badly perished and has four nails in tyre

Pass 21 Jul 2007 31,278 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Jul 2007 31,271 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jul 2006 26,830 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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BL51 AYG is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 AYG, 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 AYG is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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