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CV51 MLN

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

133,488 mi
Last recorded133,488 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 MLN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2020 133,488 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 123,450 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 114,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jan 2017 105,596 miles

Nearside Rear tyre stepping inner edge

Offside Rear tyre stepping inner edge

Fail 11 Jan 2017 105,595 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre stepping inner edge

Offside Rear tyre stepping inner edge

Pass 18 Jan 2016 97,120 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2016 97,050 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2015 90,206 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2014 83,769 miles

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

Nearside front tyre starting to perish and crack

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front tyre wearing out on the inside edge

offside Front tyre starting to perish and crack

offside front tyre wearing out on the inside edge

offside rear tyre starting to perish and crack

Pass 24 Jan 2013 77,896 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front brake disc corroded

Offside Headlamp leveling motor faulty

Offside front brake disc corroded

Spare tyre defective

Pass 7 Jan 2012 70,420 miles

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

n/s parkbrake cable deteriorated

Fail 7 Jan 2012 70,420 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

n/s parkbrake cable deteriorated

Pass 7 Jan 2011 67,468 miles

advise nrearside rear wheel binding no significant effort recorded

Pass 21 Jan 2010 66,427 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

advise nearside rear wheel binding no significant effort recorded

Pass 30 Jan 2009 64,332 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 62,325 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 59,612 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 54,602 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 54,571 miles

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

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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CV51 MLN is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CV51 MLN, 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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CV51 MLN is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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