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BW51 KSN

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,347 mi
Last recorded78,347 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW51 KSN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2013 78,347 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

both front tyres wearing from inner edge

n/s/r door damaged

Pass 29 Aug 2012 66,698 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 66,384 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2011 56,053 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 56,053 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 46,670 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 46,664 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside rear tyre cracking /splitting worn ... exhuast corrosion, slight leak

Pass 16 Apr 2009 37,726 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 37,726 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 27,592 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 23,182 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 18,401 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 KSN is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 KSN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BW51 KSN registered?

BW51 KSN is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 February 2002.

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