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BT51 WYM

2002 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

133,837 mi
Last recorded133,837 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 WYM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 133,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front outer sill corroded by not in prescribed area

Nearside Front tyre outer tread worn on edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded running to load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer tread on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly seized (2.5.B.1b)

oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2015 133,836 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leak

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front outer sill corroded by not in prescribed area

Nearside Front tyre outer tread worn on edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded running to load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer tread on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly seized (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 133,732 miles

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)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2014 130,451 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 130,451 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 125,407 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2013 125,254 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2012 120,602 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2012 120,602 miles

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2011 115,039 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2010 108,738 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust back box very corroded

offside front sill weak due to corrosion

offside front tyre wearing

Pass 18 Dec 2010 108,738 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust back box very corroded

offside front sill weak due to corrosion

offside front tyre wearing

Pass 22 Dec 2009 95,141 miles

exhaust back box very corroded

rear tyres wearing

Pass 20 Dec 2008 82,829 miles

exhaust blowing at front to middle joint, back box deteriorating

offside front tyre worn on edges, nearside front also wearing

Pass 18 Dec 2007 72,919 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 72,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Dec 2006 61,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 61,020 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 49,196 miles

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

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

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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BT51 WYM is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 BT51 WYM, 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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BT51 WYM is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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