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ET51 MYG

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

69,079 mi
Last recorded69,079 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET51 MYG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 69,079 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

whining noise from engine

Fail 9 Feb 2017 69,079 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

whining noise from engine

Pass 2 Feb 2016 68,462 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 68,462 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 67,488 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

spare tyre in dangerous condition

Pass 11 Mar 2015 67,488 miles

spare tyre in dangerous condition

Pass 25 Feb 2014 66,404 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)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 64,924 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 64,924 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 63,384 miles

front brake discs , slight corrosion

Fail 7 Mar 2012 63,382 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake discs , slight corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2011 61,510 miles

slight scoring to front brake discs

Fail 22 Mar 2011 61,510 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight scoring to front brake discs

Pass 12 Mar 2010 58,891 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 58,890 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 Jan 2009 51,176 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

all tyres (inc spare) tread getting close to legal limit and starting to deteriorate/crack.

Pass 31 Jan 2009 51,176 miles

Oil leak

all tyres (inc spare) tread getting close to legal limit and starting to deteriorate/crack.

Pass 26 Jan 2008 45,517 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 40,009 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 40,008 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 31,888 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 MYG is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ET51 MYG, 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 MYG registered?

ET51 MYG is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 January 2002.

Is ET51 MYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET51 MYG shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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