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CP51 CEV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

122,947 mi
Last recorded122,947 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP51 CEV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2014 122,947 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust in poor condition

temperature warning light came on during test

Fail 12 Apr 2014 122,947 miles

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust in poor condition

temperature warning light came on during test

Pass 13 Apr 2013 115,370 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

radiator leaking

Fail 13 Apr 2013 115,370 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

radiator leaking

Pass 3 Apr 2012 103,881 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 103,881 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 92,323 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear wiper blade split.

Pass 12 Apr 2011 92,323 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear wiper blade split.

Pass 24 Mar 2010 81,880 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 81,880 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2009 72,489 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 72,489 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 62,764 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 62,764 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 51,014 miles

Dent in offside outer sill

Exhaust baffles noisy

Nearside rear tyre outer wall poor condition

Offside front tyre worn on edges

One of the high level brake lights inoperative

Slight split to nearside front wiper

Pass 24 Mar 2006 38,702 miles

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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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CP51 CEV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 CP51 CEV, 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 CP51 CEV registered?

CP51 CEV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 January 2002.

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