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CA51 CVC

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,809 mi
Last recorded86,809 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA51 CVC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2014 86,809 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 80,489 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Mar 2012 75,269 miles

Oil leak

air bag light on

Fail 16 Mar 2012 75,269 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

air bag light on

Pass 9 Mar 2011 69,456 miles

both front tyre tread low

exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre tread worn low on edge

Fail 9 Mar 2011 69,456 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front tyre tread low

exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre tread worn low on edge

Pass 12 Mar 2010 64,173 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2010 63,953 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 58,036 miles

rear exhaust clamp loose

Pass 10 Jan 2008 52,249 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 43,424 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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CA51 CVC is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CA51 CVC, 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 CA51 CVC registered?

CA51 CVC is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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