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BL51 WHS

2002 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

251,602 mi
Last recorded251,602 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 WHS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 251,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside wiper loose on arm joint, noisey

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside wiper blade end torn

Fail 21 Feb 2020 251,602 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside wiper loose on arm joint, noisey

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside wiper blade end torn

Pass 19 Feb 2019 239,428 miles

Nearside Front damage to bumper

Nearside Front track rod end has slight play

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

oil leak on drive shaft seal

Pass 23 Feb 2018 226,083 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 19 Feb 2018 226,083 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 23 Feb 2017 212,101 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 212,101 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 198,879 miles

Front brake discs have ridges on

Rear rear noplate debonding

rear tyres weather cracking

slight play on o/s front bearing

Pass 17 Feb 2015 184,539 miles

n/s headlight was not on then came on

n/s rear indicator discolouring

o/s rear anti roll link has slight play

rear wiper torn

slight play on o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 18 Feb 2014 173,208 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

knocking noise on front

Fail 18 Feb 2014 173,208 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

knocking noise on front

Pass 8 Feb 2013 162,375 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Feb 2013 162,375 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 148,578 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 129,332 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2011 129,255 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 111,277 miles

front tyres low on edges and also n/s/r

Fail 10 Feb 2010 111,277 miles

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

front tyres low on edges and also n/s/r

Pass 12 Feb 2009 92,440 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 92,440 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2008 76,636 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 14 Feb 2007 58,288 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 58,288 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 41,175 miles

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

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 WHS is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WHS, 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 WHS is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 February 2002.

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