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BT51 XTD

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

143,405 mi
Last recorded143,405 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 XTD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2013 143,405 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

both front tyres badly cracked and perished

Pass 18 Sep 2012 140,058 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 137,432 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 133,490 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 133,485 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

unable to see brake pads

Pass 24 Aug 2009 129,495 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 124,446 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 118,561 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 11,261 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 111,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 108,724 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 XTD is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel 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 BT51 XTD, 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 BT51 XTD registered?

BT51 XTD is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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