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BL51 ZPV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2012
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

136,170 mi
Last recorded136,170 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2011
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 ZPV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2011 136,170 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 123,905 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 123,905 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 106,217 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 106,217 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 96,076 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 80,228 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 80,183 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 76,405 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 76,405 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 60,749 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 ZPV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZPV, 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 ZPV registered?

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

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The MOT history for BL51 ZPV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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