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CX51 TUW

2002 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

148,129 mi
Last recorded148,129 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 TUW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 148,129 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 147,925 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 138,824 miles

exhaust back box baffles rattle

Pass 24 Apr 2014 131,578 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 131,578 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2013 123,524 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 115,496 miles

both rear tyres are wearing on the inner and outer edges

both rear tyres have slight age cracks to the inner wall

Fail 6 Apr 2012 115,496 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both rear tyres are wearing on the inner and outer edges

both rear tyres have slight age cracks to the inner wall

Pass 5 Apr 2011 106,099 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR OF THE FRONT WISHBONE ARM BUSHES SLIGHT DETEROIATION.

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SHOULDERING ON INNNER EDGE

Oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2011 106,099 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s & o/s rear of the front wishbone arm bushes slight deteriation

n/s/f brake disc slight corrosion

o/s/r tyre shouldering on inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2010 95,898 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 85,082 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 76,350 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 63,977 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 51,534 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2006 51,532 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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CX51 TUW is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CX51 TUW, 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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CX51 TUW is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 January 2002.

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