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CA51 VBJ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

72,692 mi
Last recorded72,692 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA51 VBJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 72,692 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 72,690 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 69,666 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both outer sills corroded and just passed test

corrosion to underside of vehicle, subframes and suspension components

Pass 29 Jan 2024 69,423 miles

Corrosion on underbody, subframes and suspension components

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NSF and OSF (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside and offside sills corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 68,968 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 68,968 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer join (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 68,428 miles

Corrosion to underbody and suspension components

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR and OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 68,052 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Discs very corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust has a pin hole between centre section and rear box. (6.1.2 (a))

Unable to see condition of front brake pads.

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion.

Fail 28 Jan 2021 68,052 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill seriously corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill seriously corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Discs very corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust has a pin hole between centre section and rear box. (6.1.2 (a))

Unable to see condition of front brake pads.

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion.

Pass 3 Feb 2020 67,997 miles

Outer sill corroding offside front

Pass 14 Feb 2019 66,461 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2019 66,461 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 64,985 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2017 63,157 miles

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

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2016 61,293 miles

slight rust under the car

Pass 11 Feb 2015 59,499 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Pass 7 Feb 2014 58,040 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 56,041 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2012 53,519 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 53,519 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 50,690 miles

play in nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 11 Feb 2010 46,641 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 42,043 miles

slight play in both front lower suspension arm ball joints

Pass 15 Feb 2008 36,663 miles

nearside rear tyre low tread on outer edge

Pass 14 Feb 2007 30,878 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 24,451 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 VBJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 VBJ, 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 VBJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 February 2002.

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