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CV51 XPH

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

145,966 mi
Last recorded145,966 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 XPH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 145,966 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play rack ends (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 17 May 2016 145,865 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outresill (5.2.6)

Front Ball joint has slight play rack ends (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 May 2015 141,419 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 22 May 2015 141,419 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 22 Jan 2015 141,107 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 118,945 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2013 107,869 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2012 101,305 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 101,305 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 94,336 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2011 94,336 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

front brake discs slighly corroded on surface

Fail 19 Jan 2010 87,934 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 87,934 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2009 80,414 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 80,414 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 64,851 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 64,851 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 51,913 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 35,192 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 XPH is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 XPH, 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 XPH is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 January 2002.

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