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ET51 PVX

2002 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

144,542 mi
Last recorded144,542 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET51 PVX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 144,542 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 139,116 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 136,377 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 131,820 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 126,210 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 126,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 120,389 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 120,381 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 113,675 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 108,022 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 102,958 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 97,924 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 93,210 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 89,539 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 89,531 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 84,283 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 66,557 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 66,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 47,504 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 25,041 miles

fluid level in master cylinder tank low (above minimum)

rear braqke pads low

Pass 25 Jan 2006 22,590 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 PVX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 PVX, 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 PVX registered?

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

Is ET51 PVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET51 PVX shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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