MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,524 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Oil leak
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
engine management light on
offside rear tyre getting low perishing
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
engine management light on
BOTH FRONT , REAR INNER WISHBONE BUSHES STARTING TO PERISH
BOTH OUTER SILLS HOLED AND CORRODED
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
EMISSION TEST JUST PASSABLE
ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON
O/S FRONT TYRE EDGES VERY LOW ,,,,EARLY REC TIFICATION ADVISED
REAR OF N/S OUTER SILL HAS DAMAGE
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
O/S FRONT TYRE EDGES VERY LOW ,,,,EARLY REC TIFICATION ADVISED
BOTH FRONT , REAR INNER WISHBONE BUSHES STARTING TO PERISH
BOTH OUTER SILLS HOLED AND CORRODED
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
EMISSION TEST JUST PASSABLE
ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON
REAR OF N/S OUTER SILL HAS DAMAGE
Strongly adv, Damage-n/s/f tyre outer wall, Tracking check, Full brake inspection, Suspect front brake pads low, Marks in front screen, Rear exhaust corroded, Damp around steering rack, Oil leaks.
Oil leak
damage to rear of both sills
front pads appear to be getting down
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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FA51 EJG is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 FA51 EJG, 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 EJG is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 January 2002.
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