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ET51 NLJ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,745 mi
Last recorded97,745 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET51 NLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 97,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 185/65r15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm 185/65r15 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 97,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 185/65r15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm 185/65r15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 70,423 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f/ tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

n/s/r tyre cracked on side wall due to age.

Fail 21 Oct 2015 70,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f/ tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

n/s/r tyre cracked on side wall due to age.

Pass 9 Jul 2014 55,064 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre showing signs of cracking

Pass 27 Jun 2013 48,195 miles

front brake discs worn on inner faces

offside rear tyre wearing low

rear exhaust rubber deteriorated

small chip in centre of windscreen

Pass 3 Jul 2012 43,410 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 37,259 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 31,342 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 26,236 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 22,193 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 16,639 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 14,904 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 11,692 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 NLJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 NLJ, 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 NLJ registered?

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

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