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CP51 CHK

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests36 (21 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

179,390 mi
Last recorded179,390 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP51 CHK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 15 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 179,390 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 179,389 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 173,817 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2025 173,817 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 171,072 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 167,165 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 167,165 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 163,807 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 163,807 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Nearside sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 160,514 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 160,514 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Nearside sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working Both lower (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 158,453 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 158,452 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Offside sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 153,061 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 153,061 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 144,798 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 136,635 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 136,635 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.04mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 128,215 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 128,215 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside & nearside sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 120,203 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 113,556 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 113,556 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 106,373 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 95,484 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 95,484 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 85,744 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 85,744 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 76,200 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 76,200 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 65,770 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 65,700 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 54,305 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 44,622 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 44,622 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 35,269 miles

two small cuts in outer wall of nearside front tyre.(not exposing cords)

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 CHK is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 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 CP51 CHK, 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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CP51 CHK is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 January 2002.

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