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CW51 FYK

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

151,609 mi
Last recorded151,609 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW51 FYK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 151,609 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel tank damp with no sign of leaking

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

Fail 24 Sep 2018 151,589 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel tank damp with no sign of leaking

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 143,506 miles

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

signs of dampness on fuel tank but cant spot any visable leaks

Fail 29 Sep 2017 143,506 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter housing (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

signs of dampness on fuel tank but cant spot any visable leaks

Pass 1 Sep 2016 138,161 miles

corrosion appearing on rear axl and suspension parts

rear brake pipes require clean and greasing

slight blow from exhaust

Fail 1 Sep 2016 138,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion appearing on rear axl and suspension parts

rear brake pipes require clean and greasing

slight blow from exhaust

Pass 15 Sep 2015 131,958 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 131,958 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sil (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 124,617 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 118,638 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 118,638 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 115,785 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 115,784 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 May 2011 106,049 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 104,049 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 88,817 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 79,085 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 79,085 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Towbar retaining device insecure (6.6.3a)

Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Pass 9 May 2008 71,170 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 71,137 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 71,134 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 60,090 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 60,088 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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CW51 FYK is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 CW51 FYK, 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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CW51 FYK is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 January 2002.

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