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BP51 XUC

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

116,033 mi
Last recorded116,033 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP51 XUC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 116,033 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear lower (2.7.4)

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre slightly perished & wearing on inner edge

oil around offside steering rack gaitor (no obvious splits)

oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2015 112,192 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

end o0f dipstick broken off,oil leak from engine.

Fail 26 May 2015 112,172 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

end o0f dipstick broken off,oil leak from engine.

Pass 30 May 2014 110,888 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

end of dipstick broken off,

Fail 28 May 2014 110,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

end of dipstick broken off,

Pass 31 May 2013 108,044 miles

Centre Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

noise from offside front brake when wheel turned,no oil in engine at start of test.

Fail 30 May 2013 108,044 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

noise from offside front brake when wheel turned,no oil in engine at start of test.

Pass 11 May 2012 99,369 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 99,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 97,791 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 97,791 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 96,094 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 93,860 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 93,860 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 89,723 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 86,439 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 86,439 miles

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 XUC is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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