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CA51 UZY

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

114,502 mi
Last recorded114,502 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA51 UZY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2012 114,502 miles

Oil leak

front pads and discs worn to limit

ns sill damaged

Fail 30 Jan 2012 114,470 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Oil leak

front pads and discs worn to limit

ns sill damaged

Pass 27 Jan 2011 103,665 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

damage to centre rear seatbelt

damage to ns mirror

damage to ns sill

damage to nsr seatbelt

front brake pads and discs worn

nsr tyre worn

Fail 27 Jan 2011 103,665 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

damage to centre rear seatbelt

damage to ns mirror

damage to ns sill

damage to nsr seatbelt

front brake pads and discs worn

nsr tyre worn

Pass 29 Jan 2010 93,850 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

damage to ns sill

gearbox oil leak

movement in nsf rackend

ns mirror not fully secure

Fail 28 Jan 2010 93,849 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

movement in nsf rackend

ns mirror not fully secure

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

damage to ns sill

gearbox oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2009 86,679 miles

front brake pads appear low

gearbox oil leak

ns mirror not fully secure

nsf tyre on limit

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 29 Jan 2009 86,560 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads appear low

gearbox oil leak

ns mirror not fully secure

nsf tyre on limit

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 23 Jan 2008 77,185 miles

back box rusty

centre exhaust split

front discs worn

front pads low

Pass 23 Jan 2007 62,991 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 62,991 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 49,274 miles

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

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 UZY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 UZY, 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 UZY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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