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BP51 CPZ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

110,025 mi
Last recorded110,025 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP51 CPZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 110,025 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 106,184 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 103,045 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 99,720 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 99,713 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering OUTER SILL (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 96,247 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 96,246 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 29 May 2015 96,105 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Centre Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

car only just past smoke test on the second time i tested it

Pass 6 Jun 2014 92,905 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 92,905 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 85,713 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 78,000 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 78,000 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 74,104 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2011 74,104 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2010 68,765 miles

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

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

n/s/r/number plate lamp lens missing

Pass 29 Jul 2010 68,765 miles

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

n/s/r/number plate lamp lens missing

Pass 21 Jul 2009 62,684 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 23 Jul 2008 56,216 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2008 56,216 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 50,655 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 45,375 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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BP51 CPZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BP51 CPZ, 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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BP51 CPZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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