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ET51 MZJ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

108,245 mi
Last recorded108,245 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET51 MZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2019 108,245 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 99,352 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 8 Feb 2018 99,347 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Feb 2017 93,179 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible brake hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 93,175 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible brake hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 87,503 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 87,499 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread slightly mis-shaped (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread slightly mis-shaped (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake fluid resevoir loose

Pass 6 Feb 2015 79,646 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 6 Feb 2015 79,641 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 5 Feb 2014 74,421 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 5 Feb 2014 74,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 70,646 miles

front wiper blades splitting

Pass 10 Jan 2012 66,534 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 66,519 miles

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 60,589 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 54,912 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 48,959 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 41,217 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 33,728 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 28,413 miles

near side front tyre has a nail in the outer edge of tyre

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 MZJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MZJ, 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 MZJ registered?

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

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