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FA51 EJK

2002 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

110,412 mi
Last recorded110,412 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 EJK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2021 110,412 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

nearside wing mirror taped on

Fail 19 Jan 2021 110,412 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

nearside wing mirror taped on

Pass 31 Jan 2020 108,091 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pipes corroding slightly

nearside mirror taped on

Fail 30 Jan 2020 108,091 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pipes corroding slightly

nearside mirror taped on

Pass 28 Jan 2019 105,612 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside wing mirror taped on

outer sills/previous repairs corroded and weak, not within 30cm of any mounting

Pass 30 Jan 2018 103,548 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 101,439 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 101,436 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 98,842 miles

engine man light on

Pass 11 Feb 2015 95,961 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2015 95,961 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 92,626 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 10 Feb 2014 92,626 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 13 Feb 2013 89,109 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 89,109 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 83,833 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 83,791 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

engine oil low

front brake pads worn thin

n/s/f suspension arm rear bush unbonding

Pass 22 Feb 2011 77,174 miles

both front tyre walls heavly cracked

Pass 22 Feb 2010 69,917 miles

Both front tyres crazed

Fail 22 Feb 2010 69,915 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both front tyres crazed

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 66,195 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 51,282 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
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FA51 EJK is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EJK, 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 EJK is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 February 2002.

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