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CV51 MPO

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

45,522 mi
Last recorded45,522 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 MPO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2022 45,522 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 44,390 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 44,382 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 43,249 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 43,247 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 42,144 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 41,157 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 41,154 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 39,145 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 39,143 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2016 37,035 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 35,107 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 35,082 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 33,327 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2013 31,644 miles

slight engine oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2013 31,642 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2012 30,157 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Feb 2012 30,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

middle exhaust slightly deterioated

offside rear tyre wearing/worn on both edges

Pass 27 Jan 2011 27,416 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 25,468 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2010 25,468 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 23,195 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 21,066 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 18,672 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 15,245 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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CV51 MPO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 CV51 MPO, 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 MPO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 February 2002.

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