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ET51 MZN

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

117,018 mi
Last recorded117,018 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET51 MZN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2014 117,018 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

management light staying on

Fail 22 Jan 2014 116,623 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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

management light staying on

Pass 31 Jan 2013 108,218 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag staying on

Pass 24 Jan 2012 98,640 miles

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

air bag staying on

parking brake lever slightly loose

parking brakes long travel

rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

Fail 24 Jan 2012 98,640 miles

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

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

air bag staying on

parking brake lever slightly loose

parking brakes long travel

rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 9 Feb 2011 91,054 miles

26% rear brake imbalance

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

spare wheel tyre tread below 1.6mm

Fail 8 Feb 2011 91,051 miles

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

26% rear brake imbalance

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

spare wheel tyre tread below 1.6mm

Pass 22 Feb 2010 85,196 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 79,418 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 75,829 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine management light on

front grille broken

Fail 15 Feb 2008 75,829 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front grille broken

Pass 10 Jan 2007 59,888 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine under sheild fitted.

near side rear tyre 2mm.

off side rear tyre3mm.

Fail 8 Jan 2007 58,979 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine under sheild fitted.

near side rear tyre 2mm.

off side rear tyre 3mm.

Pass 11 Jan 2006 36,510 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 MZN is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MZN, 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 MZN registered?

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

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