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FA51 BOU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,744 mi
Last recorded128,744 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 BOU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 128,744 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 May 2018 128,744 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 May 2017 121,300 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 121,293 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 128,392 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 12 Sep 2015 128,392 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking x2 (7.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported stap broken (7.1.1)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 111,074 miles

Nearside wiper blade starting to split.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front and nearside front outer sills quite badly corroded/weak.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Jul 2014 111,074 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside wiper blade starting to split.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front and nearside front outer sills quite badly corroded/weak.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 104,328 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 98,237 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 93,860 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 93,854 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 87,606 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 87,606 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 83,766 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 83,766 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 79,607 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 74,727 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 69,893 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 69,293 miles

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

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

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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FA51 BOU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FA51 BOU, 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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FA51 BOU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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