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ET51 MZD

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

210,187 mi
Last recorded210,187 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET51 MZD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2016 210,187 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring inappropriately repaired spring catching on bodywork when steering operated. (2.4.A.2)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring inappropriately repaired spring catching on bodywork when steering operated. (2.4.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp All rear reverse lights flash at same time (1.4.A.2h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer catching on rear axle

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 199,398 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 198,698 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 95,323 miles

battery light on when engine reved

slight play in nearside front steering rack inner joint

Fail 5 Apr 2013 91,034 miles

2x nails in nearside rear tyre

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

both rear tyres getting low and have age cracks

wiper blades catch on each other

Pass 5 Apr 2013 91,034 miles

2x nails in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres getting low and have age cracks

wiper blades catch on each other

Pass 12 Apr 2012 82,998 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 82,998 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 76,562 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 76,562 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Front tyres wearing unevenly

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)

Rear screen washer not working

Pass 1 Apr 2010 71,718 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 24 Mar 2009 67,228 miles

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 61,216 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 51,474 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 34,792 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 MZD is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ET51 MZD, 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 MZD registered?

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

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