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ET51 EBJ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,207 mi
Last recorded76,207 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET51 EBJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 76,207 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Jul 2017 76,207 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jul 2016 71,248 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2016 71,248 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 67,889 miles

Centre engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2015 67,889 miles

Centre engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2014 64,189 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 60,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 60,841 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 57,821 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 57,821 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 55,704 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 53,484 miles

Oil leak

rear plate slight dirty

side repeator lens missing

Pass 28 Jul 2009 47,423 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 38,745 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 27,809 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 23,021 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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ET51 EBJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ET51 EBJ, 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 ET51 EBJ registered?

ET51 EBJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 February 2002.

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