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BL51 AYX

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,750 mi
Last recorded140,750 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 AYX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 140,750 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 134,770 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2015 130,865 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 127,186 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 123,596 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres inner edges worn

offside rear tyre outer edge worn

Fail 19 Dec 2012 123,596 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres inner edges worn

offside rear tyre outer edge worn

Pass 20 Dec 2011 116,517 miles

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside front tyre edge worn

Fail 19 Dec 2011 116,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside front tyre edge worn

Fail 17 Jan 2011 111,307 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 111,307 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 103,783 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 103,665 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 98,428 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 91,148 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 78,517 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 63,037 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 AYX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BL51 AYX, 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 AYX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 January 2002.

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