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BW51 NHL

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,205 mi
Last recorded128,205 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW51 NHL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 128,205 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Aug 2015 125,493 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 125,493 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 122,201 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 118,113 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 118,113 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 114,184 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 111,065 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 111,065 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 107,126 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 98,591 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear silencer deteriorating

Fail 17 Jun 2009 98,591 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

offside front brake pads worn unevenly

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 18 Jul 2008 85,192 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 61,279 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 43,473 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 43,473 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 39,332 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 NHL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NHL, 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 NHL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 February 2002.

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