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EF51 VWE

2002 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

59,424 mi
Last recorded59,424 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 VWE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2015 59,424 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 42,869 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 34,257 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 31,532 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 29,585 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 27,656 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 26,370 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2009 26,370 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2008 24,244 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 21,008 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 17,253 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 VWE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EF51 VWE, 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 VWE registered?

EF51 VWE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 January 2002.

Is EF51 VWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF51 VWE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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