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BW51 FFZ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,770 mi
Last recorded129,770 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW51 FFZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 129,770 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 129,750 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 118,946 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 107,892 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 107,891 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

charging system fault

Pass 15 Oct 2020 100,547 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 84,527 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 74,824 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 74,822 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 68,189 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 68,189 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 60,229 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 54,969 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

both front anti-roll bar links top dust covers splitting

both rear indicators fading

both side repeaters fading

slight misfire on idle

spare wheel missing

Pass 31 Jan 2013 54,969 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both front anti-roll bar links top dust covers splitting

both rear indicators fading

both side repeaters fading

slight misfire on idle

spare wheel missing

Pass 27 Jan 2012 50,099 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

air bag light on

Fail 27 Jan 2012 50,099 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 Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

air bag light on

Pass 31 Jan 2011 44,983 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 44,966 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2010 40,750 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 36,752 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls starteing to crack

Fail 27 Jan 2009 36,751 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyre sidewalls starteing to crack

Pass 28 Jan 2008 34,315 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 30,497 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 26,415 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 FFZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BW51 FFZ, 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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BW51 FFZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 February 2002.

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