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BP51 VMG

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

71,979 mi
Last recorded71,979 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP51 VMG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2021 71,979 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 66,542 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 66,542 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

engine oil very low .had to top up to do emissions test

Pass 13 Dec 2018 58,053 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 51,231 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 51,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2018 51,052 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 51,052 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 47,835 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 47,758 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 46,845 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 46,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 46,421 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 45,489 miles

Rear exhaust deterated

Pass 16 Jan 2012 43,948 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine light is on

Pass 17 Jan 2011 40,590 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 38,296 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 35,559 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 31,931 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 27,969 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 23,626 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 VMG is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BP51 VMG, 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 VMG is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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