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BL51 ZLY

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

66,077 mi
Last recorded66,077 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 ZLY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2014 66,077 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 66,077 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 63,263 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 60,637 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 60,637 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 57,428 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 57,420 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 54,517 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 51,220 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 51,220 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 48,237 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 45,343 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 41,618 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 ZLY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZLY, 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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What year was BL51 ZLY registered?

BL51 ZLY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 January 2002.

Is BL51 ZLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL51 ZLY shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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