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CA51 FBO

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,061 mi
Last recorded133,061 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA51 FBO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 133,061 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 133,061 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 113,431 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front inner rack end slight play

Fail 14 Jan 2016 113,431 miles

Front Side repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front inner rack end slight play

Pass 19 Jan 2015 96,279 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 96,279 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 84,641 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 78,284 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 22 Jan 2013 78,284 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 73,425 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 68,467 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 68,467 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 61,364 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Jan 2010 61,364 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jan 2009 55,315 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jan 2008 49,303 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 41,262 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 32,207 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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CA51 FBO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CA51 FBO, 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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CA51 FBO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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