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BP51 VMJ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

137,306 mi
Last recorded137,306 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP51 VMJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2012 137,306 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 137,306 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 132,342 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

dash board cluter removed for test

engine coil pack insecure

nearside front outer sill corroded just passable recomend attention

offside outer sill damaged

recomend front brake pad check

Fail 8 Nov 2011 132,342 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

dash board cluter removed for test

engine coil pack insecure

nearside front outer sill corroded just passable recomend attention

offside outer sill damaged

recomend front brake pad check

Pass 30 Oct 2010 127,120 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 120,247 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 106,463 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 91,104 miles

bpth front tyres getting low.

Fail 24 Jan 2008 91,104 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

bpth front tyres getting low.

Pass 18 Jan 2007 75,848 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 56,734 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 VMJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol 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 BP51 VMJ, 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 BP51 VMJ registered?

BP51 VMJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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