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BW51 DXU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,468 mi
Last recorded89,468 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW51 DXU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2015 89,468 miles

engine light on

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 12 Jan 2015 89,434 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

engine light on

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 18 Jan 2014 82,804 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 67,173 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 67,173 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 58,751 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 55,627 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 50,847 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 50,847 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 45,753 miles

rear number plate is starting to deteriate but has not reached a point which is failable

Pass 23 Jan 2008 40,382 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 40,382 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 35,995 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 30,412 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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BW51 DXU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BW51 DXU, 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 BW51 DXU registered?

BW51 DXU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 January 2002.

Is BW51 DXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW51 DXU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BW51 DXU have outstanding finance?

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