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EK51 FAA

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

159,472 mi
Last recorded159,472 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 FAA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 159,472 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2016 159,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 150,305 miles

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

nas air bag swich off

ns wash jet inop

Fail 30 Jan 2015 15,035 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

nas air bag swich off

ns wash jet inop

Pass 18 Feb 2014 143,985 miles

ctr stop lamp inop

front discs inner face corroded

hanbrake travell

oil leak on engine

slight play in n/s/f rack end

Fail 6 Feb 2014 143,971 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

ctr stop lamp inop

front discs inner face corroded

hanbrake travell

oil leak on engine

slight play in n/s/f rack end

Pass 18 Jan 2013 135,348 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 135,348 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 129,119 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 129,119 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 123,553 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2011 123,498 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 117,404 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 82,895 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 76,005 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 76,005 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 66,239 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 57,039 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
Full Citroen Xsara reliability report

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EK51 FAA 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 61.1%.

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 EK51 FAA, 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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EK51 FAA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 February 2002.

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