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EF51 AEL

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

124,230 mi
Last recorded124,230 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 AEL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2016 124,230 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 116,068 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 116,068 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 107,660 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 107,660 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 99,501 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2013 99,501 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 90,756 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 81,195 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 71,178 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 71,178 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2009 62,174 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 62,174 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 53,307 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 53,307 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 43,102 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 34,502 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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EF51 AEL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EF51 AEL, 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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What year was EF51 AEL registered?

EF51 AEL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 January 2002.

Is EF51 AEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF51 AEL shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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