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CT51 JBT

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

70,465 mi
Last recorded70,465 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT51 JBT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 70,465 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 70,465 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 66,403 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 nearside and offside - rear splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view light scratch (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner and outer (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

handbrake only just meeting requirements

Pass 18 Jan 2024 63,552 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake only just meeting requirements

Pass 31 Jan 2023 63,516 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 62,926 miles

Brake pipes rusted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 62,447 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 62,014 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 60,671 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 59,139 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 56,328 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 53,724 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 50,826 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 50,826 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 47,930 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2014 47,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 43,127 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 39,107 miles

auxilliary drive belt seperated.

Pass 17 Jan 2011 36,199 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 32,687 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 29,819 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2009 29,818 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 26,251 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 22,976 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 19,854 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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CT51 JBT is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 CT51 JBT, 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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CT51 JBT is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 February 2002.

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