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ET51 NBE

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

62,942 mi
Last recorded62,942 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET51 NBE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2017 62,942 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front 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 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 58,570 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded and worn

o/s/f door check strap noisy

oil leak - front of engine

rear exhaust joint heavily corroded

rear lower engine mounting splitting

rear washer inop

Fail 16 Jan 2016 58,570 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded and worn

o/s/f door check strap noisy

oil leak - front of engine

rear exhaust joint heavily corroded

rear lower engine mounting splitting

rear washer inop

Fail 19 Jan 2015 54,601 miles

o/s/f door check strap noisy

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

accelerator pedal rubber missing

n/s/r handbrake cable outer casing chafed

rear exhaust box heavily corroded at joint

rear lower engine mounting splitting

unable to see condition of front brake pads

Pass 19 Jan 2015 54,601 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

accelerator pedal rubber missing

n/s/r handbrake cable outer casing chafed

o/s/f door check strap noisy

rear exhaust box heavily corroded at joint

rear lower engine mounting splitting

unable to see condition of front brake pads

Fail 18 Jan 2014 50,407 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

nearside rear tyre showing signs of age

Pass 18 Jan 2014 50,407 miles

nearside rear tyre showing signs of age

Pass 8 Jan 2013 43,040 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 39,430 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW ON TREAD,FEATHERING EDGES

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/R TYRE CRACKING UP,NAIL IN UNREPAIRABLE AREA

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 39,430 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW ON TREAD,FEATHERING EDGES

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/R TYRE CRACKING UP,NAIL IN UNREPAIRABLE AREA

Pass 19 Jan 2011 35,694 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 35,694 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 28,555 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 24,890 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 22,079 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 18,884 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 15,986 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 NBE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NBE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET51 NBE registered?

ET51 NBE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 January 2002.

Is ET51 NBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET51 NBE shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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