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BL51 WHR

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

114,087 mi
Last recorded114,087 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 WHR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 114,087 miles

Front Oil leak FROM ENGIN ()

Pass 13 Mar 2017 99,090 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 83,481 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 69,675 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 53,422 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer + cracking

Fail 7 Mar 2014 53,420 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer + cracking

Fail 6 Feb 2014 53,395 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 49,484 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 49,484 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 45,902 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 43,126 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 43,126 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 41,341 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 39,345 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 35,057 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 28,647 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 28,626 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

CENTER EXHAUST BLOWING

N/S/F TYRE AT 2MM

O/S/F TYRE INNER SHOULDER WORN

Pass 27 Jan 2006 22,306 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 WHR is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 WHR, 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 WHR is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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