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BW51 LPF

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

204,647 mi
Last recorded204,647 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW51 LPF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 204,647 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Front brake pipe inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front brake pipe inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure lens (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Rear wiper inop

engine noisy

engine warning light on during the test but at the end of test the light went off

oil leak

Fail 7 Nov 2020 204,647 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked deep enough 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Front brake pipe inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front brake pipe inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure lens (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Rear wiper inop

engine noisy

engine warning light on during the test but at the end of test the light went off

oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2019 194,009 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BADLY PERISHING ON INNER & OUTER WALLs & Low Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY WORN ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 193,690 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Cat Blowing Gas Leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine ENGINE HAS MAJOR OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded & broke (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BADLY PERISHING ON INNER & OUTER WALLs & Low Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY WORN ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 175,591 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Cracks Developing On Outer Wall & Tread

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Wishbone Rear Mountings (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Front Tyres Worn On Inside & Outside Edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 175,355 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside Brake Pipe Going Across Back Axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both Front Brake Discs EXCESSIVELY CORRODED ON INNER FACES (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre Cracks Developing On Outer Wall & Tread

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Wishbone Rear Mountings (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Front Tyres Worn On Inside & Outside Edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 164,780 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 164,638 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 150,965 miles

Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush at front of suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 137,020 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 123,199 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 123,199 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 110,312 miles

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

o/s rear lens

rear of exhaust leak

Pass 23 Jan 2012 99,927 miles

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

n/s and o/s sills corroded

o/s rear lens split

Pass 25 Jan 2011 88,920 miles

o/s rear tyre side wall worn

Pass 26 Jan 2010 77,797 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 66,244 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 56,197 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 45,911 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 LPF is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 LPF, 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 LPF is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 February 2002.

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