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BV51 SYH

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,205 mi
Last recorded109,205 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 SYH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 109,205 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

windscreen rear view mirror not fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2018 99,187 miles

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

Offside Rear lamp damaged/cracked

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage at pressure switch/sensor (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 99,187 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage at pressure switch/sensor (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 91,518 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 22 Feb 2017 91,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Feb 2016 84,030 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre cracking with age

Offside Rear tyre cracking with age

engine oil low

Pass 26 Feb 2015 77,443 miles

EML light is on dash

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 5 Mar 2014 71,818 miles

clutch pedel rubber missing

exhaust heat shield adrift

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

body damadge o/s/r of car

Pass 8 Mar 2013 68,107 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

no oil on dipstick

osf tyre sidewall perished

rear wiper split

service light on

Fail 8 Mar 2013 68,107 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

no oil on dipstick

osf tyre sidewall perished

rear wiper split

service light on

Pass 14 Feb 2012 63,643 miles

Front brake discs thin

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

Offside front tyre cut on the outer sidewall

Fail 14 Feb 2012 63,643 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs thin

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

Offside front tyre cut on the outer sidewall

Pass 1 Mar 2011 58,870 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 58,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/r wheel slighty binding

Pass 4 Feb 2010 54,152 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 50,166 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s/f fog light broken

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 6 Feb 2008 43,341 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 43,341 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r child seat not fitted with seat belt

slight brake bind to o/s/r brake

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 19 Feb 2007 36,914 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 29,692 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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BV51 SYH is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BV51 SYH, 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 BV51 SYH registered?

BV51 SYH is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 February 2002.

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