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ET51 MZL

2002 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

111,180 mi
Last recorded111,180 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET51 MZL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 111,180 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 108,106 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 107,893 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 104,467 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 101,406 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 101,336 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 97,904 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 92,953 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 83,436 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 78,601 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 72,091 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)

osr tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 18 Mar 2014 68,909 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 63,769 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 60,672 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 56,117 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 51,748 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 47,382 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 44,074 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 41,557 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 39,303 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 MZL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MZL, 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 MZL registered?

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

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