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ET51 PUH

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

46,588 mi
Last recorded46,588 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET51 PUH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2022 46,588 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 46,440 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 46,436 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 46,411 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 46,250 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 46,069 miles

N/s/f fog lamp not working

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both side repeaters (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2018 46,069 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rears (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

N/s/f fog lamp not working

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both side repeaters (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 45,823 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 23 Feb 2016 45,471 miles

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

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

both front wipers poor

middle and rear exhaust parts in poor condition

Pass 19 Feb 2015 44,919 miles

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

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

corrosion around rear exhaust joint

Pass 17 Feb 2014 44,489 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 44,103 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 43,306 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s and n/s sills at rear bent

Pass 15 Feb 2011 42,573 miles

Engine oil leak (Minor)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 42,039 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 35,885 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust worn in front of rear exhaust box.

Pass 24 Jan 2008 29,933 miles

exhaust centre section and rear silencer both weak.

Fail 24 Jan 2008 29,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust centre section and rear silencer both weak.

Pass 25 Jan 2007 23,873 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 16,947 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 PUH is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 PUH, 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 PUH registered?

ET51 PUH is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 February 2002.

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