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ET51 EBU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,698 mi
Last recorded148,698 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET51 EBU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 148,698 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails ()

Fail 16 May 2017 148,672 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both chassis rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails ()

Pass 18 May 2016 143,289 miles

engine light on

Fail 12 May 2016 143,245 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

engine light on

Pass 18 May 2015 139,589 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside mirror damaged

Fail 14 May 2015 139,554 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Engine management light on

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2014 130,064 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 121,559 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 112,233 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 25 Mar 2011 103,637 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 103,637 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 90,926 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 80,962 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 73,613 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 64,963 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 52,971 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 EBU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EBU, 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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ET51 EBU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 January 2002.

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