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BW51 OHX

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,466 mi
Last recorded131,466 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW51 OHX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2015 131,466 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 8 Feb 2014 119,663 miles

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

nsf tyre close to cords

Fail 7 Feb 2014 119,662 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nsf tyre close to cords

Pass 18 Feb 2013 111,316 miles

see refusal certificate number 968206843026

Fail 15 Feb 2013 111,245 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

damage to windscreen greater than 10mm just outside zone A

front number plate cracked

nearside wiper split on ends

Pass 1 Mar 2012 103,340 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Spare tyre defective

nearside door mirror insecure & hanging

Fail 22 Feb 2012 103,331 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Spare tyre defective

nearside door mirror insecure & hanging

Pass 8 Feb 2011 95,218 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 85,677 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 77,810 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 77,810 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 68,955 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 60,216 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 60,216 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 42,653 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 OHX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 OHX, 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 OHX registered?

BW51 OHX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 February 2002.

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The MOT history for BW51 OHX shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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