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CA51 CVJ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

141,458 mi
Last recorded141,458 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA51 CVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 141,458 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 133,646 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' wiper marks (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 126,896 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated gaiter adrift from rack (2.2.D.2d)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 23 Sep 2014 116,723 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

advise rear suspension is low not far off its bump stops

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 116,557 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

advise rear suspension is low not far off its bump stops

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 101,186 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 101,185 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 92,548 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Sep 2012 92,548 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Sep 2011 82,789 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2011 82,789 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 74,353 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 65,136 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 57,381 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 53,618 miles

Centre Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

nearside wiper starting to smear screen

slight play in off side steering rack arm

Pass 14 Mar 2007 40,858 miles

rear silencer box rusty-not blowing yet

Fail 14 Mar 2007 40,858 miles

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

rear silencer box rusty-not blowing yet

Pass 21 Mar 2006 28,199 miles

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

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 CVJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CVJ, 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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CA51 CVJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 February 2002.

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