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ET51 NKO

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,195 mi
Last recorded97,195 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET51 NKO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 97,195 miles

both rear brake flexi pipes cracking

brake pipes been greased

corrosion on tow bar

front brake discs heavily corroded/worn, pads not braking on much of inner face, close to/on limit

front lower arm bushes (rears) split

front tyres starting to crack on edges of tread

loose wire under vehicle n/s/r over axle

n/s headlamp lense faded

n/s outer cv boot cracked and slight grease leak, close to limit

number plates slightly deteriorated

o/s outer cv boot cracking

oil leak

spare wheel loose in carrier

tow bar wiring bracket loose, been tied up

very slight play o/s/f drop link (with weight of the vehicle down)

Fail 13 Aug 2016 97,099 miles

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

corrosion on tow bar

both rear brake flexi pipes cracking

brake pipes been greased

front brake discs heavily corroded/worn, pads not braking on much of inner face, close to/on limit

front lower arm bushes (rears) split

front tyres starting to crack on edges of tread

loose wire under vehicle n/s/r over axle

n/s headlamp lense faded

n/s outer cv boot cracked and slight grease leak, close to limit

n/s/f indicator going pale

number plates slightly deteriorated

o/s outer cv boot cracking

oil leak

rear brake discs corroded/worn

spare wheel loose in carrier

tow bar wiring bracket loose, been tied up

very slight play o/s/f drop link (with weight of the vehicle down)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 91,735 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 91,735 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 85,068 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2014 85,068 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 69,794 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front wiper blades split

some surface corrosion to brake discs

Pass 11 Aug 2011 58,948 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 58,948 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

front brake discs worn

offside front brake disc scoored

rear exhaust silencer lose

Pass 2 Jun 2010 45,432 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 37,416 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 33,212 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 27,002 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 22,417 miles

unable to see true condition of front and rear pads.

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 NKO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NKO, 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 NKO registered?

ET51 NKO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 February 2002.

Is ET51 NKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET51 NKO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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