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BW51 NKH

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2016
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,789 mi
Last recorded100,789 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 100,789 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2015 100,789 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 95,578 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 90,672 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 86,388 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 86,388 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 81,441 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 76,765 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 76,765 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 72,270 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 67,584 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 62,866 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 57,582 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 57,583 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2006 56,687 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2005 40,694 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 NKH is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NKH, 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 NKH registered?

BW51 NKH is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 February 2002.

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