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CA51 VBP

2002 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,145 mi
Last recorded147,145 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA51 VBP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2013 147,145 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 147,145 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2012 142,526 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Mar 2011 134,435 miles

rear tyres wearing uneven

slight play nearside front arb link arm

slight powersteering oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2011 134,435 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

rear tyres wearing uneven

slight play nearside front arb link arm

slight powersteering oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2010 113,105 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 113,104 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 90,160 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 90,160 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 65,439 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 47,286 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 36,169 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

spare tyre flat

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 VBP is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VBP, 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 VBP registered?

CA51 VBP is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 February 2002.

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