MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,301 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Number Plate Lamp Cover Missing
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Wing Mirror Damaged
Offside Rear Tyre Perished
Nearside Number Plate Lamp Cover Missing
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Wing Mirror Damaged
Offside Rear Tyre Perished
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Door Mirror Damaged
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Wipers not parking correctly, hitting A pillars
Nearside Door Mirror Damaged
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Wipers not parking correctly, hitting A pillars
Nail Offside Rear Tyre And Perishing
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Wing Mirror Damaged
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Slight Play Nearside Front Track Rod
Offside Rear Tyre deteriorated
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre deteriorated
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Undertray Insecure
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Undertray Insecure
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
slight play in nsf steering arm.
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EK51 FAJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 FAJ, 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 EK51 FAJ registered?
EK51 FAJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 February 2002.
Is EK51 FAJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for EK51 FAJ shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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