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BL51 UEK

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

131,000 mi
Last recorded131,000 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 UEK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2016 131,000 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded as pipe joins to hose in wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint check for further wear periodically (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear box in put flange joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play check for further wear periodically (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded offside & nearside as pipes join to hoses on suspension arms (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 131,000 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded as pipe joins to hose in wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint check for further wear periodically (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear box in put flange joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play check for further wear periodically (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded offside & nearside as pipes join to hoses on suspension arms (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 118,896 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 107,137 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside and offside outer sill holed by corrosion

Pass 9 Oct 2012 102,626 miles

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

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

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

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

fixing missing from offside towbar mounting

slight play in drivers seat adjustment mechanism

Fail 9 Oct 2012 102,626 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

fixing missing from offside towbar mounting

slight play in drivers seat adjustment mechanism

Pass 30 Sep 2011 95,546 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 86,484 miles

Both c.v. gaitors leaking grease.

Exhaust system damaged and blowing.

Rear indicators and offside side repeater starting to go white.

Rear tyres getting low on tread.

Fail 27 Oct 2010 86,480 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Both c.v. gaitors leaking grease.

Exhaust system damaged and blowing.

Rear indicators and offside side repeater starting to go white.

Rear tyres getting low on tread.

Pass 30 Oct 2009 65,975 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 65,974 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 58,701 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 46,159 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 34,355 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 24,543 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 24,541 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

BOTH REAR flexi brake hoses very close to body at time of test NOT FOULING

minor cracking to flexible brake hoses

oil leakage to engine

signs of slight sidewall damage to tyres

slight leakage of gases to a section of the exhaust system

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 UEK is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,749cc 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 BL51 UEK, 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 UEK is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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