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CA51 UHY

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

72,874 mi
Last recorded72,874 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 72,874 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Sill corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Outer Sill corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2020 72,874 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Sill corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Sill corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 66,373 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in substance (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both sills corroded and deteriorated

under side painted in substance

Pass 6 Feb 2018 64,127 miles

brake pipes have corrosion

Fail 6 Feb 2018 64,127 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pipes have corrosion

Pass 14 Feb 2017 61,057 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 61,054 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 60,942 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Dash bulbs out speedo very dim

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 57,539 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 53,804 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 53,804 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 52,719 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 52,719 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 50,867 miles

Front tyres starting to crack

O/S/F sill starting to corrode

Radiator starting to weep

Pass 6 Feb 2012 49,193 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 47,904 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 47,904 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 46,654 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 45,297 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 42,923 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 42,923 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 41,018 miles

exhaust backbox corroded

n/s/r tyre sidewall starting to split

o/s/r tyre sidewall starting to split

Pass 17 Feb 2006 37,422 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 UHY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 CA51 UHY, 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 UHY registered?

CA51 UHY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 February 2002.

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