MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,073 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leak
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leak
oil leaks
Oil leak
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Oil leak
front and rear brake discs in poor condition
knock when starting and pulling away
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Oil leak
front and rear brake discs in poor condition
knock when starting and pulling away
offside rear tyre surface cracks, water leak fron head gasket area, needs looking at asap.
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
offside rear tyre surface cracks, water leak fron head gasket area, needs looking at asap.
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BP51 VNU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Gold with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 VNU, 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 VNU registered?
BP51 VNU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 February 2002.
Is BP51 VNU safe to buy?
The MOT history for BP51 VNU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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