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BP51 WHW

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

158,230 mi
Last recorded158,230 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP51 WHW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2014 158,230 miles

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

Centre Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2014 158,230 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Centre Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 69,041 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 143,928 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 137,828 miles

Nearside Front Upper Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight wear n/s and o/s front brake discs

Pass 15 Jul 2010 132,655 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear reg plate slightly deteriated

Pass 16 Jul 2009 124,160 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2009 124,160 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 119,110 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 103,565 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 103,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 86,765 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 69,384 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 WHW is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige 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 WHW, 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 WHW is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 January 2002.

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