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ET51 PTX

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

59,326 mi
Last recorded59,326 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET51 PTX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2013 59,326 miles

battery not tight in tray

o/s/f coil spring top mount notchey

Fail 15 Aug 2013 59,326 miles

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

battery not tight in tray

o/s/f coil spring top mount notchey

Pass 15 Aug 2012 57,085 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 54,862 miles

front brake discs corroded on outer edges of inner faces

there are more coils in right hand front road spring than in the left hand spring (no broken coils noted) advise attension to this

Pass 18 Aug 2010 52,741 miles

slight play n/s/f anti roll bar drop link

slight stiffness and noise o/s/f strutt top mount

Pass 26 Aug 2009 50,575 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2009 50,571 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 45,604 miles

N/s/rear tyre depth thred down to 2mm. Advice replace in near future.

Pass 21 Aug 2007 36,559 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 31,690 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 31,132 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 PTX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PTX, 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 PTX registered?

ET51 PTX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 February 2002.

Is ET51 PTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET51 PTX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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