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BW51 EBX

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

148,228 mi
Last recorded148,228 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW51 EBX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 148,228 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 148,227 miles

Emissions not tested full emmission test can not be conducted due to very high lambda reading because of exhaust blowing (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer broken in two (7.1.2)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded full length outer sill o/s front to rear (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s outer s8ill full length front to rear (5.2.6)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s lower suspension arm wishbone p mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s and o/s rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 141,019 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 135,407 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 128,069 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 119,560 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 119,550 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 113,603 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 107,431 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside windscreen wiper blade worn/split

Offside rear lamp unit insecure

Fail 28 Oct 2011 107,410 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside windscreen wiper blade worn/split

Offside rear lamp unit insecure

Pass 9 Nov 2010 103,392 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2010 103,380 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 98,881 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 92,579 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2008 92,579 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 85,915 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 84,375 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 71,437 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 EBX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EBX, 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 EBX registered?

BW51 EBX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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